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Stories:

Lots of building...Page 4
BL Lumber is 40...Page 6
Homes on Eagle Lake...Page 8
Call before you dig...Page 10
Keep your lawn pristine...Page 11
Clothes drying energy tips...Page 12
Ash trees at risk...Page 13
Keep floors in shape...Page 15
Spruce up for less 16

Eliminate kitchen clutter...Page 17

Straw bale gardening...Page 18
Pick the right mower...Page 19
Conserving energy...Page 20
Reduce waste...Page 21
Tips to attract birds...Page 22
A new remodeling trend...Page 23
Tips to go green...Page 25
Insurance for your trees...Page 26

Advertisers Index:
All Elements....Page 26
Angells Construction Inc....Page 3
Annandale State Bank....Page 26
Audio Communications....Page 3
B & D Plumbing....Page 11
Becker Sod....Page 14
Big Lake Hardware Hank....Page 2
Big Lake Lumber....Page 6
Bitzer Garage Doors....Page 19
Bob & Judys Farm Market....Page 10
C & S Blacktopping, Inc....Page 19
Chuba Company....Page 27
Design Build Glass....Page 2
Direct Tools....Page 9
Elk River Municipal Utilities....Page 13
Focal Point....Page 15
Grand Rental Station....Page 19
Greenscapes Landscaping....Page 19
Hassan Sand & Gravel....Page 14
Haus Construction Inc....Page 2
Edina Realty - Heitz Group....Page 2
Jen-Tor Construction....Page 23
Keller Williams....Page 24
Ken Geroux Construction....Page 28

KleinBank....Page 5
Knife River....Page 22
Liberty Bank....Page 16
Long & Son....Page 20
MNsota Real Estate....Page 9
Nicks Tree & Landscape....Page 10
Omann Brothers Paving Inc....Page 16
Plaisted Companies....Pages 14 & 17
Preferred Title....Page 24
Purcell Plumbing & Heating....Page 19
Rays Abbey Carpet....Page 18
Riverwood Bank....Page 20
Sherburne County Taxes....Page 20
Sherburne County Haz. Waste....Page 21
Sherburne State Bank....Page 12
Spinner landscape....Page 11
St. Cloud Housing & Red. Auth.....Page 25
Steves Elk River Nursery....Page 13
The Tile outlet, Etc.....Page 16
VanDyk Mortgage....Page 24
Veit....Page 11
Vonco....Page 25
Wausau Homes....Page 16
WestAir....Page 27

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Peterson. A NeAR-FINISheD tWO StORY home at Shores of eagle
Lake. WORKeRS CUt AND INStALL siding on a home in
Monticello being built by Wausau homes. A CONStRUCtION
CReW sets concrete forms before pouring a front porch on a
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Lots of building going on

KeN GeROUX WORKING ON the layout of a custom home design at

his office in Big Lake. (Photo by Ken Francis.)

By Ken Francis
Staff Writer
An increase in new home construction is
a sure sign the economy is improving.
And thats just what is happening in
Central Minnesota.
Local builders have been busier over the
past two years than they were a few years
ago when the economy went bad.
Times were tough for local builders in
2010 when just 73 new homes were built
in the entire county.
The upswing in the number of building
permits issued throughout the county
began in 2013 when 231 permits were
pulled. It climbed to 262 in 2014 and
reached the 300 mark in 2015.
Now theres a demand like there hasnt
been in years, and builders are trying to
keep up with it.
Last year was the busiest year weve
ever had in 20 year of business, says
owner/broker
Denny
Nelson
of
Progressive Builders in Big Lake. We
closed 87 units last year.
Nelson says Progressive typically builds
in a 40-mile radius in places like Big Like,
Becker, Elk River, Clearwater, Montrose,
Isanti, Buffalo, St, Cloud, Sartell and Sauk
Rapids.
We have 50 sold already this year, he
says. Were busy building right now.
Thats for sure.
But it wasnt that way a few years ago.
During the recession... 2009 and 2010

were our slowest years. I think we built 13

to 15 homes, says Nelson. It was tough.
It was the same for Ken Geroux
Construction during those lean years. His
company does custom homes, renovations
and remodeling.
Luckily we had some pretty good residual work that carried us quite a ways
through the depression, says Geroux.
Weve got 3,000 happy customers out
there. I think we went three years and
never worked for a new customer during
that period. They were all former customers and were very thankful to have
that base to draw from.
Things are better now, says Geroux. And
it helps that his company does all types of
projects.
Were a well-diversified company, so
we do a lot of remodeling and renovation
as well as new construction, he says.
There appears to be more demand out
there. Our bidding volume and design volume is probably at an all-time high. Im
designing four new homes and we just sent
out bids for four remodels.
Geroux says his company isnt like other
builders that invest in large tracts of land
for big developments. Each lot and home
is different.
We dont go and buy huge amounts of
lots, he says. Weve never built the
same house twice. With our clientele, their
location is as important as their home.
Building custom homes is also the spe-

cialty of Wausau Homes in Monticello.

The company has been in business for 53
years. Most of their homes are built in
Wright and Sherburne counties.
They switched their building process to
component construction in 2009. Entire
components of the home are framed at
their factory in Wausau, WI and shipped to
individual building sites.
We get the excavation and foundation
done, then the crane and trucks come with
the components, says Annie Stein, who
works with customers to design their
homes. We get the floor and wall system
in, then follow like a typical stick built
home with wiring, plumbing, insulation
and drywall.
A Wausau home is typically competed
within 90 days. But the big advantage is
being able to get the house fully enclosed
in a day or two.
Its fun to see the neighbors reaction,
says Stein. They see a truck and a crane
when they leave for work in the morning,
and they see a house when they come
home.
Wausau features 119 different floor
plans, and many of those can be modified
to fit different shaped lots.
Sometimes people come through the
door and want something theyve sketched
on a piece of paper, says Stein. We work

A WORKeR MeASUReS the

spacing on roof trusses on a new
home under construction on 204th
Ave. NW in Big Lake.
with them to design a home to fit the
parameters of their lot.
Stein says things were pretty gloomy a
few years ago when no one was building a
new home.
The last two years its been much better.
Theres a lot of traffic through our doors,
she says. Its nice to see the change.
Stop by our open house at our design
studio Sat., April 30, 10-2, 9251 Cedar St.,
Monticello.
Nelson says its a change that will conConstruction Continued On Page 5

A CONStRUCtION CReW sets concrete forms before pouring a

front porch on a home being built by Progressive Builders on Gordon Lane
in Big Lake.

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WORKeRS CUt AND INStALL siding on a home in Monticello being

built by Wausau homes. the home was built using pre-built components
that were brought in by truck and set in place by a crane.
tinue now that the market for new homes is
better.
The inventory of existing homes is low.
Thats really driving the new construction

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and the lenders have straightened out their
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Big Lake Lumber to turn 40

By Maggie Newman,
Staff Writer
Big Lake Lumber has been serving the
building community since August of 1976,

when Ron Klindworth opened his business.

Prior to opening Big Lake Lumber, Ron
worked out of his home and decided it was
time to expand and build a lumber yard.

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hOLIDAY PhOtO of Ron Klindworth, Dennis Gail, Dave Maurer,

Bill Link, Bill Wilts, Rick Davis and Paul Fridgen of early 1980s.
What began as a one building lumber
business with a small yard and two person
staff has since boomed. They have now
grown into four buildings, an expanded
yard, boom trucks and delivery.
The first order for Big Lake Lumber was
for the amount of $619.84. This was back
when there were no computers and everything had to be hand written. Now, with
technology and better equipment they can
service the community faster and more
efficiently.
In 1981 the yard expanded with the addition of another building
and in 1985 the office area was expanded
with a hardware line added as well.
Klindworth and all of the current employees have lived in the Big Lake area for
many years and there are a number of
experienced employees have worked there
for 15-25 years. Big Lake Lumber has just
added two new hires for a total of 11
employees.
In 1995 Big Lake Lumber entered the
post frame building field and supply contractors with material to fully build homes.
85% of the business they do now is supplying contracts with the material they need to
build homes, apartments or any structural
building. The other 15% is servicing people from the local communities.
Big Lake Lumber has been through
some hard times, such as the downturn in
the 80s when home interest rates hit 17%
and the tornado that ripped through Big
Lake in 1997.

They have also overcome the past recession from 2007 through 2010 which Ron
said was the hardest times they have gone
through. They had to lay off staff and take
pay cuts, but throughout it all Ron says
that they have very loyal contractors and
customers and they appreciate their business.
Big Lake Lumber will be celebrating
their 40th anniversary with a picnic on
August 25th. There will be more information about this event on a later date.
Four Owners
Klindworth is the original owner of Big
Lake Lumber and Bill Link has been there
ever since they started. There are a few
more persons who have joined in the business as Ray Klindworth, Paul Fridgen and
Dennis Gail are co/owners of Big Lake
Lumber.
Paul is in charge of sales and buying,
Dennis bookkeeping, Bill sales and Ray
maintenance and outside supplies.
Ron Klindworth grew up in Monticello.
After Ron graduated from high school he
went to college for architectural design
and worked for Fullerton Construction.
Throughout the years he also worked for
Meadowvale Construction in Elk River, all
the while dreaming of starting his own
business. He opened his business Aug 22,
1976.
Bill Link was born and raised in
Monticello and after graduating from high

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school he started working for the

Fullerton Company and thats when
he met Ron. Bill decided to go to
school for a couple of years, and during that time Ron was working on
opening later Big Lake Lumber and
asked Bill to be part of his team and
thats when he started at the lumber
yard.
Paul Fridgen started working at
Big Lake Lumber in 1979 while he
was in high school. He worked in the
lumberyard for a few years before he
graduated and went to college. Paul
then decided to move back to Big
Lake in 1983 and started back at the
lumberyard. He is now co/owner of
Big Lake Lumber.
Dennis Gail went to college at St.
Cloud State to obtain a teaching
degree. He lives in Big Lake and is
co/owner of Big Lake Lumber and is
in charge of the bookkeeping. Back
when he started at Big Lake Lumber
he says that he remembers having to
haul a lot of sheet rock.
Services They Offer
Big Lake Lumber provides all
building materials including siding

and windows for contractors and the

"do-it-yourselfer". They stock some
electrical, plumbing and heating
items. Big Lake Lumber prides itself
in providing excellent service and
quality products for a fair price.
Roofing
They carry CertainTeed and
Tamko, etc; Windows - Big Lake
Lumber carries the energy-efficient
Marvin Windows. They also offer
Integrity by Marvin, vinyl windows
which include Visions, Vector, and
Thermo-Tech, etc; Siding -They
carry vinyl (Certainteed), steel
(Rollex), cement board (James
Hardie) and LP SmartSide. steel soffit and fascia from (Rollex), etc;
Doors - Big Lake Lumber offers
products from Marvin, J. B.
O'Meara, Bayer Built and Heritage
Millwork, etc; Hardware - You can
order hardware online from Do it
Best and get it shipped to Big Lake
Lumber, etc; Millwork - They offer
products from Bayer Built and
Heritage Millwork and J.B. O'Meara,
etc; Decking - Cedar, Treated and
Composite Decking, etc;
Steel

products - Pole Building material

from Metal Sales; Delivery - Big
Lake Lumber is a full service lumberyard and has just what builders
needs and more including a convenient delivery service.

StAFF At BIG LAKe

LUMBeR during their Grand
Opening in 1976. (top Right)
DAMAGe to Big Lake
Lumber after the tornado in
1997. (Below) (Submitted photos)

Spring GuideApril 23, 2016Page 8

Homes for man and beast

at Shores of Eagle Lake

A NeAR-FINISheD tWO StORY home at Shores of eagle Lake,

built by 4 Lakes Construction. Boulders in the front yard are awaiting the
final stage of the work, the landscaping.

By Gary W. Meyer
Editor
Once the sun goes down, the deer roam
the plains on this property, five miles north
of Big Lake. Geese and ducks and occasional Sand Hill Cranes are part of the mix.
Homebuilder Matt Tauer is hoping the
animals will stay and add special enjoyment to the outdoor area he is creating with
his company overlooking Shores of Eagle
Lake.
Tauer, owner of 4-Lakes Construction,
is putting the finishing touches on two
model homes heading into the summer
showing season.
He has 97 additional lots on 177 acres to
go. Once the first home is sold, he will
launch into construction of two more
homes.
Tauer, who has owned the development
for the past two years, has gone slowly
with its turnaround. Last year, he was all
about site work, ensuring infrastructure put
in 2004 from the last contractor was work-

ing - and doing restoration on about 500

feet of shoreline, creating a buffer strip of
up to 100 feet. The property fronts on
1,700 feet of the north end of Eagle Lake.
Five miles of walking trails are being
repaired or redesigned.
Prairie Restoration has been contracted
for up to five years to seed and monitor
wild flowers and grasses.
In October, he and his brother, Jeff,
broke ground for their two models.
Landscaping and concrete work remains to
be done on the most-advanced model, a
4,000-square foot four bedroom, three full
bathroom rambler.
Granite tops and wood floors.
It has been shown several times.
They are completing interior work and
comparable outside work on the second
model, a 4,650 foot two-story modified,
including four bedrooms (two up, two
down)
Both, he emphasized, feature main floor
master bedrooms.

Tauer reports his properties will run

from $300,000 to $600,000.
He says hes building in the quality and
amenities that will help him fetch those
numbers.
The homes are started with 2x8 wall
construction and equipped with doors,
windows and insulation to easily pass
energy loss tests. Average utility cost for
heating/cooling for the homes would be
$120 to $150 a month.
Unique to his homes are the customdesigned and tinted windows by SerriaPacific Co. They provide privacy and loss
of sun glare to those inside. All solid-core
Bayer-Built doors are part of the mix, too.
One display home has a second story
screened in porch, leading to an open deck
overlooking the lake.
The garages will be developed to a depth
of 30 feet to accommodate just about all
vehicles - and they will be finished. A second layer of firewall separates the garage
from the living area in these homes.
Speaking of the main floor amenities,
Tauer is confident his buyers will become

ShOReS OF eAGLe LAKe was

first developed in 2004 with utilities
and roads, but went under shortly
thereafter. It sat undeveloped until 4
Seasons Construction of Morgan
purchased it two years ago.

longterm owners.
Everything were doing is to keep our
development upscale, but affordable, he
says. You can live in these homes for a
long time.
The site is accessed by the main entry off
Co. Rd. 5, another to the west off Co. Rd.

Shores Continued On Page 9

INteRIOR of their first home, a 4,000-square foot rambler.

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Continued From Page 8________________________________

MAtt tAUeR, 39, on the deck of their first home, overlooking eagle
Lake. (Photos by Gary W. Meyer)

75 and two entries off 241st Street to the

north.
Outside, hes providing perks that
should have the new residents enjoying the
outdoors. Free kayak use, fishing and
small craft docks, barbecue pits down by
the lake, plus the five miles of walking
trails. Hes also planning an offsite storage
building for extra things, like boats that
would normally sit on the tarmac or sideyard.
Local Contractors
Tauer has utilized his brother Jeffs talents for building framing. But they have
reached into the local community for a
number of contracting services.
Monticello Plbg. and Heating has been
doing their mechanical; Otto Drywall of
Big Lake; Troy Ruttledge electrical;
Larrys Flooring of Big Lake; Rick Martin,

for framing and siding; and Kopp

Concrete.
Tauers Background
Matt, 39, and his brother Jeff, 44, were
born and raised with a third brother on
their family farm outside Morgan, MN.
He worked for local lumberyards when
he was 17 and then became involved in
landscape.
He attended college on a construction
and business management major. He still
lives in the Morgan area with his wife and
three children.
Ninety-nine lots will be a large undertaking, he realizes, and in time, some of the
properties would be sold to other contractors.
Association conditions, of course, in
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April is National Safe Digging Month

Safe gardening and landscaping

means calling 8-1-1 before digging

Submitted Article
Xcel Energy reminds customers that
April is National Safe Digging Month and
to be safe, customers should call 8-1-1 to
have underground utility lines marked
before beginning digging projects.
Damaging or striking a single line can
create a dangerous situation, cause injury,
or result in repair costs, fines and outages.
In Minnesota, homeowners and contractors should call 8-1-1 or submit an online
request to Gopher State One Call at least
two business days in advance of a planned
project. Every digging project, large or
small, warrants a call. Installing a post for
a mailbox, building a deck or planting a

tree are all examples of projects that need

a call to 8-1-1.
Gopher State One Call will notify the

appropriate utility companies of the

callers intent to dig. At no charge, professional locators will mark the approximate
locations of underground lines with flags,
spray paint or both.
Xcel Energy has more than 850 incidents a year where buried gas and electric
lines are damaged during excavation.
Roughly 45 of the cases, or 5 percent of
the dig ins are caused by homeowners who
didnt call 8-1-1 before beginning their
project.
State law requires that property owners
have underground lines located prior to
any digging. This includes any lines that
were previously located. It is also impor-

tant to only dig by hand and follow state

requirements for minimum clearance on
either side of the locate marks, said Betsy
Rogers, manager, Field Safety and
Training.
Customers need to make arrangements
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Keep your lawn Pristine

By Maggie Newman,
Staff Writer
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Submitted Article
The Minnesota Department of
Commerce Home Energy Guide offers
some advice to help maintain your clothes
dryer, reduce energy use, and keep your
home safe:
The energy use of clothes dryers is
directly related to the moisture content of
the clothes. Thus, the more efficient a
washer is at wringing water out of
clothes, the less
energy needed to
dry them. Learn
more about High
Efficiency
(HE)
washers.
Clean the dryer
lint screen before
each load; lint
restricts airflow and
increases
drying
time and energy use.
Always vent dryers to the outside.
Venting into living
space or the attic
will lead to high levels of moisture, possibly causing mold
and mildew in basements or wet insulation and rotting in
attics. Venting a gas dryer into living space
is dangerous because of flue gases from
the combustion process.
Use only smooth, rigid, metal ducts for
the dryer exhaust; connect sections with
metal foil tape to prevent dangerous leakage.
Inspect outside dryer exhaust vents
monthly to make sure the flapper is operating freely and no lint is blocking the
opening. Make sure vents are clear of
snow and ice during winter.
Lower the dryer temperature settings to
allow for longer air tumble times
between heating times. This limits heat
damage to clothes and saves some energy.
Set your dryer to less dry and hang

clothes to air-dry the final amount.

When possible, air-dry clothes outside
to reduce dryer usage.
Why not dry clothes by hanging them in
the basement?
Hanging clothes on lines or racks in the
basementespecially in the winter when
the house is dryseems like a logical,
energy-saving approach. But caution is
necessary,
and
heres why:
A typical load
of laundry may
contain several gallons of moisture.
As it leaves the
clothing, some of it
will move to nearby cool locations
(like a basement
foundation wall or
window) where the
vapor will condense. Because this
surface is usually
cooler than the surrounding air, evaporation may be
gradualenough
to encourage the
growth of mold
and mildew or cause damage to window
frames, etc.
Condensation or frost on walls or windows is a sign of too much moisture in the
air. Make sure you are not trading small
energy savings for a potentially damaging
situation.
To learn more about the efficiency of
clothes washers and dryers (and other
appliances), their maintenance and repair,
when to replace them, and what to look for
in new equipment, download the Home
Energy Guide (pdf) from the Commerce
website.
Or to receive a hard copy, send an email
to energy.info@state.mn.us or call the
Energy Information Center at 800-6573710.

Spring GuideApril 23, 2016Page 13

Minnesota ash trees at risk

(EDITORS NOTE: The Sherburne Soil
and Water Conservation office is contributing these articles.)
A little green bug is about to cause
Minnesota to lose 2.65 million community
ash trees, which translates into losing over
$437 million in tree benefits in our communities every year!
You have undoubtedly heard about this
emerald green insect that was found seven
years ago feeding on ash trees in St. Paul.
Ever since, it has been wreaking havoc on
Minnesota ash trees all over the state, and
many communities are fighting back. The
insect, the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), is an
invasive beetle from Asia, and may look
like a nice, innocent, green beetle, but it
certainly is not. The emerald ash borer is
eyeing one of the largest buffets of ash
trees in the nation right here in Minnesota,
with over 923 million trees at risk.
While EAB has been in Minnesota for
several years, we are now at a tipping
point. If you look at the history of EAB in
other states, youll see that this insect is
about to cost billions of dollars more to our
states communities. Not only will this

have a major economic impact, but it will

also have a major environmental impact on
our communities, by killing 20-40% of all
community trees.
While this insect is ready to become a
major problem, a group of Minnesota tree
advocates are preparing to spread the word
about the best ways to address the problem. The Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory
Committee and a partnership of other
groups are organizing volunteers to make
sure Minnesotans know about the devastation Emerald Ash Borer will cause in
Minnesota communities. In addition, bills
have been authored in both the Minnesota
House (H.F. 2408) and in the Minnesota
Senate (S.F. 3174) that focus on creating a
matching grant program that will include
activities such as the strategic removal of
infested trees, protection of vital ash trees
using lowest risk treatments, and other
integrated pest management suppression
activities. Without action to manage the
emerald ash borer, Minnesota will lose
2.65 million community ash trees, which
translates into losing over $437 million in
tree benefits in our communities every

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Pet Owners: Tips to Keep Floors in Tip Top Shape

By StatePoint Media
Whether you share your home with
dogs, cats, birds, turtles or anything in
between, you are probably aware of the
challenges of protecting and cleaning your
floors.
To make this chore as easy for you as it
is for your non-pet parent peers, consider
the following tips:
Pets in Boots
Outfitting pets with boots before going
outside will protect their paws from pollutants, hot and cold surfaces, and potentially sharp items on the ground. It will also
keep their feet and your floors cleaner.
There are many brands and styles available, so shop around for a design that your
pets will enjoy wearing.
Post-Walk Clean-Up
After walks or other trips outdoors,
check your pets fur and feet. Keep a cloth
by the door for a quick clean-up before
animals settle in and get cozy on carpets.
This will make maintaining floors easier as
you go.
Prevent Accidents
Prevent pooch accidents by getting your

dog on a regular walk schedule. The

knowledge that the next trip outdoors is on
the horizon will make pets less likely to
use the living room carpet as a toilet. If
need be, you may want to consider
employing a day-time dog walker to make
trips outdoors a more regular occurrence.
If you have litter box issues, keep the box
clean to encourage dedicated use.
Regular visits to the veterinarian can
help ensure there are no health issues at
play.
Choose Flooring Wisely
Until now, even the best prevention of
stains and accidents has offered no guarantees. And shedding of fur, feathers and
dander is hard to avoid. However, innovations in flooring are making it easier on
those who love their pets but are not interested in forfeiting a clean, stain-free and
odor-free home.
Give yourself an advantage with a pet
proof carpet,, which is designed to resist
the challenges pets present. Compared to
nylon carpet which absorbs up to five percent of its weight in liquid, this alternative
has zero percent moisture absorption to

resist stains and

eliminate
any
residue that can be
left in the fiber
which can lead to a
musty, dingy odor.
(These
features
will also benefit
those with kids.) It
also offers a permanent spill and
soil shield that
makes cleanup of
hair, soil and dander three times easier than with conventional carpeting.
Protect Floors
Financially
Consider a petspecific warranty
for carpeting to
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Spring GuideApril 23, 2016Page 16

4 Tips to Spruce Up for Less

By StatePoint Media
If youre looking to make a big change
around the house, tidying up can make all
the difference.
Spruce up your life -- from your
wardrobe to home dcor with these tips.
Audit Your Closet
Out with the old and in with the new. As
the seasons change, its necessary to make
room for a new wardrobe. First, go
through your closet and select the items

you havent worn lately and plan to either

donate or give to a friend. Consider consigning high-quality garments. The money
you earn can be put toward your wardrobe
budget.
Only after youve made space should
you go shopping. You can search for new
seasonal apparel without cluttering your
house. Be sure to purchase items that are
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Home Cleaning Tips
Theres such a rewarding feeling of
accomplishment after cleaning a house
from top to bottom. Instead of waiting to
clean the entire house occasionally all at
once, take the initiative of completing easy
tasks on a more
regular
basis.
The work will
seem manageable and youll
keep your home
cleaner overall
this way.
Here are a few
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help you get
started: eliminate
odors in your
kitchen by setting a bowl of
coffee grounds inside your fridge. Clean
your dishwasher by pouring white vinegar
in the detergent dispenser and running a
cycle. Absorb leaks and odors at the bottom of your trashcan by placing a handful

of newspapers at the bottom.

Home Dcor and Organization
Spruce up your house with a little dcor.
As you declutter and organize, have fun by
selecting new throw pillows, blankets, colorful accessories and new pictures to place
around the house. Simply rearranging your
furniture
can
also change the
mood of your
space. A few
small changes
can make a big
difference.
Digital
Coupons
Save on your
sprucing by utilizing
online
digital coupons.
Routinely check
your favorite
retail stores for hot deals on supplies for
cleaning, decorating and organizing.
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Spring GuideApril 23, 2016Page 17

Spring Cleaning: Eliminate Kitchen Counter Clutter

By StatePoint Media
Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming
and the ever-daunting spring cleaning
checklist is looming. As you take on tasks
this year, make the kitchen a top priority.
In addition to a little extra deep cleaning,
it could be time to rethink its organization.
With a few inspired solutions, counters can
be freed from clutter, allowing more space
for food preparation and cooking.
Cast Off and Get Creative
The easiest way to make room in the
kitchen is to clean out excess. Go through
dishes, pots, pans, appliances and utensils.
Consider giving away anything you
havent touched in the past year or simply
dont like.
Find creative ways to clear the counter.
Use a Lazy Susan to store supplies in hardto-reach corners. Reimagine a cake stand
as a shelf to elevate favorite spices, salt,
pepper and olive oil, while leaving an area
around the base for additional storage.
Rethink nooks and crannies, such as the
top of the fridge, which could house a decorative display of cookbooks, bowls or

baking canisters. Tops of

kitchen cabinets
can hold stainless steel or
copper pots and
pans, allowing
for easy access
when needed.
Arrange by
Use
When choosing appliances
to occupy prime
countertop real
estate,
think
about how often
they are used.
Everyday multi-tasking tools deserve a
spot on the counter.
Save space with versatile appliances like
the Vitamix S55, a personal blender with
four convenient pre-programmed settings
that can prepare everything from smoothies and whole-food juices to soups, sauces,
vinaigrettes, frozen desserts and more.

Plus, because of its compact size, it leaves

plenty of room for other kitchen tasks.
You can also arrange serving ware
according to how often it reaches the table.
Store items such as holiday dishes and
platters in the back of cabinets or open
shelving. Place everyday items like bowls
and salad plates in easy-to-reach cabinets

and drawers. Cooking utensils should be

housed in a holder close to the stove.
Work With Your Walls
The usual kitchen organization employs
drawers, cabinets, shelves and countertops.
However, you can also work with your
walls to make your kitchen more efficient.
Apply hooks to hang pot holders and
aprons, ensuring they are a safe distance
from the stove. Install a pot rack, which
will make room in cabinets for appliances
that are not used often -- just make sure
your walls or ceiling are strong enough to
support the extra weight.
To squeeze extra space out of your
kitchen, hang magnetic strips for items like
knives and kitchen scissors, freeing up
drawers and removing the knife block
from the counter. Spices can also be hung
on the strips with the use of magnetic canisters.
If you simply minimize whats kept on
countertops and reimagine everyday items,
you can optimize the functionality of your
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Spring GuideApril 23, 2016Page 18

Create a garden anywhere with straw bales

Submitted Article
By Melinda Myers
Add productive garden space and raise
your planting bed with straw bale gardening. This technique allows gardeners to
create raised bed gardens on a patio, lawn
or any area with poor compacted soil.
Straw bale gardening has been around for
centuries, but thanks to Joel Karstens
book Straw Bale Gardens it has gained
new popularity.
All that is needed are a few straw bales,
fertilizer, a bit of compost and time to condition, plant and water the garden.
Be sure to purchase straw bales made
from alfalfa, wheat, oats, rye or other cereal grain that have less weed seeds than hay.
Start a few weeks before the designated
planting date.
Place the bales in their permanent location with the cut sides up and twine parallel to the ground. Once you start the condition process, the bales will be very heavy
and hard to move. When the bales are in
place you are ready to start the conditioning process. This is done to start the inside
of the straw bales composting, so theyll

support plant growth.

On day one, spread fertilizer over the top
of the bale. Use a cup of a complete garden fertilizer or three cups of an organic
fertilizer
like
Milorganite
(milorganite.com). Then completely moisten the bale. The organic fertilizers feed
the microorganisms that help decompose

the straw into a

nutrient
rich
planting medium.
Thoroughly
soak the bale
everyday.
On
days three and
five you will add
more fertilizer at
the same rate
used on day one.
Days
seven
through nine use
half the rate used
on day one. This
would be cup
of a complete garden fertilizer or 1
cups of an
organic fertilizer. Thoroughly water the
bale each time.
On day ten you will add one cup of 1010-10 or three cups of an organic fertilizer
rich in phosphorous and potassium. This
completes the conditioning process.
Bales treated with a complete fertilizer
should be ready to plant. You may need to

wait a few more days when using an

organic fertilizer. The inside of the bale
should be the temperature of warm bath
water or cooler for planting. If it is hotter
than this, wait for the bale to cool a bit
before you plant.
Use a trowel to pry open a hole in the
bale. Place the plant in the hole and cover
the roots with potting mix or compost.
Create a planting bed for seeds by covering the bale with a one- to two-inch thick
layer of planting mix. Follow the planting
directions on the back of the seed packet.
Regular watering is critical for success
with this method. Soaker hoses or drip irrigation make this an easier task. You can
also use gallon milk jugs with holes in the
bottom or inverted two-liter soda bottles
placed near the base of each plant to provide water where it is needed.
Give your straw bale garden a nutrient
boost about once a month or as needed
throughout the growing season.
Follow these steps and youll be well on
your way to growing a productive straw
bale garden to enjoy throughout the season.

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Tips for picking the right lawn mower

By StatePoint Media
n
e While a beautiful lawn can be
hachieved through sweat and determinartion, you can make the work involved
teasier and achieve better results by

ing mower can make lawn care easier

and give you more free time.
The landscaping: Is your landscaping
fairly straightforward or is mowing
complicated by lawn furniture, a kids
area, flowerbeds or lawn art? If so,
maneuverability is an increasingly
important factor. You may want to consider a zero-turn rider, which allows
you to mow closer to lawn features
with greater control. This can save you
considerable time on trim work.
Your budget: Narrow down your
mower search by deciding on your
budget range in advance. Some
manufacturers and retailers offer
financing options that can
help you more easily
afford the right mower for
your property.
Fueling up: One of the
most basic decisions
youll make when purchasing a new mower is

choosing the right mower type and size

efor your yard.

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perspective when choosing a mower.

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that perspective can be valuable in

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smower.
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mowing? A walk-behind mower is a
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Conserving energy is a great

way to focus on your finances
Submitted Article
As Minnesota and the nation recognize April as Financial Capability
Month, it is a reminder that one of
the best ways to save money is by
saving energy.
There are many basic no- and
low-cost measures you can take to
reduce energy use, cutting your utility bill and putting more money in
your pocket. Here are a few energyand money-saving opportunities:
Use a programmable thermostat
to reduce your heating and cooling
costs.
Turn off computers and monitors
when not in use.
Plug home electronics, such as TVs
and DVD players, into power strips
and turn the strips off when equipment is not in use.
Turn off lights and fans when

nobodys in the room.

Close your fireplace damper when not in
use.
Take short showers and use low-flow
showerheads.
Turn your hot water heater down to 120
degrees F.
Wash only full loads of dishes and
clothes, and air dry both when possible.
Replace incandescent lights with much
more efficient lighting such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
Look for the ENERGY STAR label
when purchasing new appliances, lighting,
and electronics.
Have a home energy assessment to identify ways to make your home more energy
efficient (weather-strip doors and windows, seal air leaks, add insulation and
more).
Go to work via carpool, use public transportation, or telecommute.

Simple behavior changes such as turning

off lights, air drying clothes, and setting
your hot water heater at 120 degrees dont
cost you anything. But, taken together,
they can shrink your utility bills and grow
your bank account over time.
Long-term savings can be achieved
when, for instance, you replace an old
refrigerator with a new high-efficiency
model. The new refrigerator will likely pay
for itself in 7-8 years via energy savings,
and you will enjoy additional energy savings for the life of your appliance.
Likewise, a properly installed and operated
programmable thermostat will pay for
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REAL ESTATE TAXES ARE DUE MAY 16TH

R I V E RWO O D B A N K S R E A L E S TAT E L OA N T E A M

Sherburne County Auditor/Treasurer Diane Arnold would like to remind taxpayers that the first half of their
Real Estate taxes for 2016 are due on or before Mon. May 16th. Postmarks are due on or before the 16th,
but a Penalty will be assessed after that date. There is an after hours drop-box by the WEST entrance (door
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Six simple tips to reduce waste in your home

By StatePoint Media
The amount of trash people produce has
increased a whopping 10,000 percent over
the past 100 years, according to
Terracycle, a company that handles hard-to
recycle materials.
With the average American producing
over 30 pounds of trash per week, according to the Environmental Protection
Agency, the #LessWaste Challenge is a
simple pledge that encourages households
to reduce trash by just one pound per
week.
Reducing waste is actually easier than
you may think! Some simple tips from
TerraCycle to reach that one pound goal
include:
Use reusable containers when possible
when packing lunch for you and your family. They travel better and reduce waste.
Thirsty? Start carrying a reusable water
bottle with you to refill throughout the day.
By doing so, you can prevent over three
pounds of plastic from ending up in a landfill each year, according to Ban the Bottle.
The average persons yearly bill payments require the use of 23 pounds of
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wood to produce. Modernize and green

your banking by requesting to receive your
bills online.
Likewise, you can reduce paper waste
by 41 pounds annually by unsubscribing
from junk mail lists, and sending greetings
online versus using paper holiday and
birthday cards.
Kitchens can also be a wasteful place.
Skip the paper plates and take the extra
moment to use real dishes. Likewise, swap
out paper towels and stick to reusable dishtowels instead.
Choose toiletries wisely. For example,
opt for a razor with changeable cartridges
instead of throwing out the disposable
variety each week. Likewise, seek out
brands that package products with recycled materials that can be recycled again
after use.
Be sure to learn what is recyclable in
your jurisdiction and also put these materials in the proper bins. Also consider reaching out to TerraCycle to sign up your community or home for some of their recycling
programs. Its an easy way to keep items
out of landfills, while also raising money

for your favorite cause!

Are you up to the challenge of reducing
waste this year?

A few simple steps today can help

secure a happy and healthy future for our
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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENTS

Products accepted include: Adhesives, Aerosols, Automotive Chemicals (No Motor Oil), Car Batteries, Cleaners, Fuels (Gasoline, Diesel, Etc.),
Fluorescent Bulbs (limit 10 bulbs per vehicle), Garden Chemicals, Mercury, Mothballs, Paints, Poison, Pool/Spa Chemicals, Roofing Tar, Sealers, Solvents.
Products not accepted include: Appliances, Asbestos Containing Items, Business Waste, Commercial Waste, Demolition Debris, Drywall Compound, Electronics,
Explosives, Furniture, Household Garbage, Medical Waste, Motor Oil, Filters, Anti-Freeze, Pharmaceutical Waste, Tires, Unknown Items, NO DRUMS.

May 2nd & 3rd 3pm-6pm (both days) Sherb. Co. Fairgrounds, 13372 Business Center Drive, Elk River (enter across from YMCA)
May 4th 7am-10am Sherburne County Fairgrounds, 13372 Business Center Drive, Elk River (enter across from YMCA)
May 16th 11am-1pm Baldwin Township Hall, 30239 128th St NW, Princeton
May 16th 3pm - 6pm Sherburne Co Public Works, 12950 7th Ave S, Zimmerman
May 23rd 3pm-6pm Becker Public Works, 12002 Morris St, Becker
June 27th 11am-1pm Santiago Township Hall, 16943 20th St SE, Santiago
June 27th 3pm-6pm Clear Lake Fire Hall, 8670 1st Ave W, Clear Lake
September 6th 3pm-6pm KJs Refuge Bar & Grill, 26211 184th St NW, Orrock
September 20th 2pm-6pm Sherb. Co. Fairgrounds 13372 Business Center Drive, Elk River (enter across from YMCA)
September 21st 7am-10am Sherburne County Fairgrounds 13372 Business Center Drive, Elk River (enter across from YMCA)
Residents may also deliver Household Hazardous Waste to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Waite Park. This facility is open 5 days per week and the third Saturday of each month. HHW disposal
is free for all Sherburne County residents. Please visit: www.co.stearns.mn.us/Government/AboutStearnsCounty/CountyBuildings/HouseholdHazardousWasteFacility for hours of operation and location.

For questions or directions, please contact John Exner, Sherburne County Zoning, 763-765-4466
or email john.exner@co.sherburne.mn.us www.co.sherburne.mn.us/zoning/sw/hhw.php
Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides? Pre-registered farmers may bring their unwanted agricultural pesticides to these collection events for free disposal. For transportation
planning purposes, pre-registration is required by calling John Exner at 763-765-4466 to inventory the amount of agricultural pesticides being delivered for disposal.
USED Motor OIL Disposal Used Oil, Oil Filters & Anti-Freeze may be delivered to one of seven disposal locations established throughout the County.
Visit www.eastsideoilcompanies.com/recycling/ to find a used oil collection site near you.

Spring GuideApril 23, 2016Page 22

Spring Tips to Attract Beautiful Birds to Your Yard

BY MAKING A FeW SIMPLe MODIFICAtIONS to your

yard and home, you can assist birds on their long journey.
(Submitted photo.)

By StatePoint Media
When hosting neighbors and
friends for spring gatherings,
your thoughts may dwell on
accommodating guests. But how
often do you consider your animal visitors?
During spring, flocks of birds
migrate and are looking for
places to refuel and rest. A few
small tweaks to your yard, is like
placing out a welcome mat.
Unfortunately, migration is not
without peril or hardship, but
turning your home into a refuge
for birds can be fun and add beauty to your yard. These tips to keep
feathered travelers safe during
their migratory journey.
Protect flight: Millions of birds
die annually by striking glass,
making windows a hazard to
birds in flight. Try applying special decals that reflect ultraviolet
sunlight to your homes windows,
particularly those windows that
are highly reflective of open sky.
The decals wont affect your

view because theyre virtually

invisible to humans, but will help
keep birds safe. Some have patterns that give the appearance of
slightly frosted translucent glass,
but glow like a stoplight for birds.
The brand also makes a high-tech
liquid called WindowAlert UV
Liquid, which can be applied
between decals.
Such ultraviolet decals have
been scientifically proven to keep
birds safer. A 2015 American Bird
Conservancy Study found that the
more WindowAlert decals that
were applied to a piece of glass
covering the departure point of a
flight tunnel, the more birds
avoided it (a net protected all the
birds in the study from actually
getting hurt, no matter where they
chose to fly).
Bed and Breakfast: Birdfeeders
come in all shapes, sizes and
styles, and simply adding one to
your yard can help beautify it and
give birds the energy needed to
continue their flight.

Remember though, bird strikes

are often a problem near bird
feeders, as feeding birds are easily frightened and are apt to take
wild, evasive flight; position
feeders closer than three feet or
farther than 30 feet from windows. If your feeder is close to
the window, birds fly away from
the house. Believe it or not, the
safest type of feeder is the kind
that attach to the window itself.
You can also make your
homes outdoor spaces more
bird-friendly filling your garden
with the right plants and flowers
for pollinating bird species.
Watch and record: Grab a pair
of binoculars and a field guide
book and take note of the types of
birds you see and when. This will
help you become better prepared
for next season. In addition, consider becoming a citizen scientist by submitting your observations to The Audubon Society
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Manufactured stone is exploding in popularity, in both exteriors and interiors.
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If youre looking to make a home
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Popular style: While homeowners once
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Exotic colors: Color blends continue to
feature earth shades, however, more reds,
purples and burgundies are being mixed in
to complement colors in carpet, walls or
window treatments.
Versatile project ideas: As technology has
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more than just a homes exterior. In interior applications, stone adds a dramatic
frame for kitchen stoves and islands, and is
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farmsteads and irrigation systems to enable
producers to identify ways to conserve
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With a completed energy audit, producers can apply for EQIP assistance for the
purchase and installation of improvements
Lighting
Ventilation and fans
Irrigation pumps
Grain dryers
Greenhouse improvements

Heating and refrigeration units

Motor control and variable speed drives
NRCS-certified Techn-ical Service
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Becoming energy efficient is one
process that benefits a farm operation and
helps improves air quality, and enhances
water conservation efforts.
The NRCS local offices accept EQIP
applications on a continuous basis and
evaluate applications during announced
ranking periods.
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Smart tips to go green

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Health Insurance for Your Trees and Shrubs

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Plants, and trees especially, are valuable assets for your landscape. As such,
they require long-term, quality care in
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by using specialized monitoring and
problem-solving methods designed to
prevent high-cost plant/tree replacement
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How does this work?
The goal of PHC is to maintain tree
and plant health in your yard by providing proper growing conditions for the
plants. Most health problems associated
with trees can be linked to past environmental stress or declining growing conditions. Healthy trees have natural defenses, but when a tree is stressed, it is more
vulnerable to harmful insects and diseases.
"PHC technicians work closely with
homeowners to reduce those tree stressors and manage pest problems before
they become harmful," says Andersen.
"Managing plant pests and problems
rather than eliminating them offers a
proactive and holistic approach to maintaining tree and shrub health."
There are actually people who do this?
An arborist qualified to provide plant
health care will make proactive visits to
your property to inspect for signs of any
plant health problems.
Considering your landscape goals, the
PHC technician will help guide your
plant health regime. Your expectations
and concerns about your trees are vital to
the success of the PHC program.

What are the treatments?

Managed landscape plants require specialized "treatments," as many living
things often do. In the past, landscape
pest control treatments were primarily
pesticide or fertilizer applications made
regularly, whether the plant needed it or
not. PHC spray treatments are not necessarily obsolete or "bad" for the environment, if performed by a qualified technician for a specific pest. In fact, some
spray treatments may be the best option
for clients who have overriding concerns
about program cost or are only concerned
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Nowadays though, good plant health care
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reduces waste.
But the best treatment methods are
those that work in combination with natural processes or are the least environmentally intrusive.
A PHC technician may recommend
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Maintenance or restoration pruning;
An integrated pest management (IPM)
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Mulching bare soil beneath tree
canopies;
Testing to determine any nutrient deficiencies and a program to address them;
Evaluation of current irrigation practices and a suggested program for correct
irrigation cycles;
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But can it help my trees?
Most people want to know what the pest problems or the overall
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