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Lake Central Insurance Services 320-963-3163 www.lakecentralbank.com • [email protected] ANNANDALE • MAPLE LAKE • CLEARWATER 220 HWY 55 N., SUITE 3• MAPLE LAKE By Brenda Erdahl Maple Lake Lumber Co. has loyally served the commu- nity of Maple Lake for more than 55 years and it’s their dedicated, knowledgeable staff and loyal customers that have made it possible. “A small-town business like us wouldn’t be around without our loyal customers, contractors and employees. Thank you,” said Brad Hen- nen. Located at 120 Oak Ave. South in Maple Lake, Maple Lake Lumber salesmen have more than 150 years of com- bined experience to offer new and repeat clients. Likewise, many of the contractors Maple Lake Lumber works with have been with the company for more than two decades. Customers return time and again for specialized construc- tion knowledge, quality prod- ucts and competitive prices. Construction specialists When you visit Maple Lake Lumber you have the choice of one of seven con- struction specialists who will help you plan, design and es- timate the cost of your project. Daryl Hennen has been around the longest with 58 years under his belt and no one knows the business better. Next to Hennen when it comes to experience is Tom Neu. He joined Maple Lake Lumber 30 years ago and has built a solid reputation for himself. Scott Carriveau has been with the lumber yard 28 years and Jeff Reilley 27 years. Reilley specializes in window repair besides being a sales- man. If someone has a prob- lem with their window or patio door, or needs parts, he can order and explain how to install and remedy the prob- lem. Brad Hennen started build- ing pole sheds for the lumber company in 1999 and now is the store’s post frame building specialist. Ed Vinkemeyer joined the crew in 2001 and the newest salesman, Chad Shoberg in 2018. “You know you are doing something right when your employees are staying for so long,” Kathy Hennen said. In addition to salesmen, Mike Lauer, Pete Piram and Travis Erger man the front counter and are often the first people customers see when they walk in the door. Lauer has been with Maple Lake Lumber since 1971 and is also in charge of receiving inven- tory. Erger is in charge of in- ventory and takes customers orders. A couple more men loading and unloading inventory and several experienced drivers make up the lumber yard’s 20- member staff. If anyone is interested in joining the Maple Lake Lum- ber family, they currently have a full time opening for a truck driver and an outside laborer to load and unload trucks with a forklift. Kathy Hennen said she is also looking for some- one who has accounting and human resources knowledge to help in the office. Those hours can be flexible. If inter- ested, stop by the lumber yard and fill out an application. What they do Maple Lake Lumber sup- plies materials for big and small projects, for do-it-your- self types or as packages that include contractor services. Maple Lake Lumber works with some of the best contrac- tors around. “Some of our contractors have been with us for years. A few have been with us since we bought the business,” Kathy said. On their website maple- lakelumber.com customers can look at a variety of build- ing products including doors, windows, moldings, stair parts, decking, siding and hardware. If you are more of a hands-on shopper, visit their showroom at their main build- ing at 120 Oak Ave. South in Maple Lake to get a better look and feel. Showroom The showroom offers a peek at what your future home could look like with different selections of interior and exte- rior siding with shiplap fin- ishes, roofing, windows, patio doors, exterior doors, interior doors, moldings and decking. The deck display itself is com- posed of several different types of decking material and railing styles, including round spindle, square posts, alu- minum and composite, so cus- tomers can see what each material looks like on an ac- tual deck. “They can come here and see exactly what they will be getting. Customers can crank out the windows, walk through the doors or compare boards and trim in pine, maple, oak, and poplar and de- cide which one they like best. Sometimes it comes down to favoring how the grain looks in one piece of wood over an- other.” Maple Lake Lumber’s ex- perienced salesmen are always on hand with their specialized construction knowledge wait- ing to answer questions and offer advice. At the same time, the lumber yard’s prices are competitive and the materials they sell are all high quality. Overstock discounts Maple Lake Lumber has a selection of overstock items that they are willing to sell at discounted prices. The items, especially windows and doors, come from projects where the customer changed their mind, or the item was ordered in the wrong wood, color or size. These items are put into over- stock and sold at a reduced price. “If you’re looking to re- place a window or door at a bargain price, come in and ask and a salesperson can show you what we have,” Kathy en- couraged. “We are hoping to post overstock items on the com- pany’s Facebook site.” Building is back “The building industry has definitely picked up again and that feels good,” Kathy said. Maple Lake Lumber serves customers all over the state of Minnesota. Many of their jobs are through word-of-mouth re- ferrals. Others are locals who are looking to build an “up- north” get-away. It’s all be- cause of Maple Lake Lumber’s stellar reputation. A distinguished past Kathy and Daryl have owned Maple Lake Lumber since 1992. In 1995 they added 8,300 additional square feet to the lumber yard’s main building. In 2005 they added the showroom. Today the lum- ber yard has 15 buildings, most of them on the south side of the railroad tracks in Maple Lake. Twenty employees help to keep the business running and customers satisfied, and many of them are also dedi- cated community members serving on Maple Lake’s Vol- unteer Fire Department. For more information on Maple Lake Lumber Co.’s products and services, stop in, give them a call at 320-963-3612, visit them on-line at Maple- lakelumber.com, or like them on Facebook to get current sales or information. Store hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Satur- days. Maple Lake Lumber: Where each and every client is appreciated usiness uzz B PAID ADVERTISEMENT Maple Lake Lumber supplies materials for big and small projects and works with some of the best contractors around. Above, left, Helmbrecht Builders is responsible for the transformation of this garage. At center, this remodel was done by Hoffman Construction. At right, Helmbrecht is responsible for this improvement. (Photos submitted) Pictured above is the Maple Lake Lumber team. They are, front row, from left, Jeff Reilley, Tom Klatt, Tom Neu, Evan Hennen, Brad Hennen, Kathy Hennen, Daryl Hen- nen, Ed Vinkemeier, Mike Lauer. Back row, from left, Gene Mayer, Pete Piram, Brian Barlow, Chad Strand, Tim Olson, Chad Shoberg, Ben Reilley. Not pictured are Scott Carriveau, Travis Erger, Al Huikko, Steve Loch. (Photo by Brenda Erdahl)

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Messenger Extra, July 2020 A publication of the Maple Lake Messenger - Distributed to 5,000 area homes & businesses

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By Brenda ErdahlMaple Lake Lumber Co.

has loyally served the commu-nity of Maple Lake for morethan 55 years and it’s theirdedicated, knowledgeablestaff and loyal customers thathave made it possible.

“A small-town businesslike us wouldn’t be aroundwithout our loyal customers,contractors and employees.Thank you,” said Brad Hen-nen.

Located at 120 Oak Ave.South in Maple Lake, MapleLake Lumber salesmen havemore than 150 years of com-bined experience to offer newand repeat clients. Likewise,many of the contractors MapleLake Lumber works with havebeen with the company formore than two decades.

Customers return time andagain for specialized construc-tion knowledge, quality prod-ucts and competitive prices.

Construction specialistsWhen you visit Maple

Lake Lumber you have thechoice of one of seven con-struction specialists who willhelp you plan, design and es-timate the cost of your project.

Daryl Hennen has beenaround the longest with 58years under his belt and noone knows the business better.

Next to Hennen when itcomes to experience is TomNeu. He joined Maple LakeLumber 30 years ago and hasbuilt a solid reputation forhimself.

Scott Carriveau has beenwith the lumber yard 28 yearsand Jeff Reilley 27 years.Reilley specializes in windowrepair besides being a sales-

man. If someone has a prob-lem with their window orpatio door, or needs parts, hecan order and explain how toinstall and remedy the prob-lem.

Brad Hennen started build-ing pole sheds for the lumbercompany in 1999 and now isthe store’s post frame buildingspecialist.

Ed Vinkemeyer joined thecrew in 2001 and the newestsalesman, Chad Shoberg in2018.

“You know you are doingsomething right when youremployees are staying for solong,” Kathy Hennen said.

In addition to salesmen,Mike Lauer, Pete Piram andTravis Erger man the frontcounter and are often the firstpeople customers see whenthey walk in the door. Lauerhas been with Maple LakeLumber since 1971 and is alsoin charge of receiving inven-tory. Erger is in charge of in-ventory and takes customersorders.

A couple more men loadingand unloading inventory andseveral experienced driversmake up the lumber yard’s 20-member staff.

If anyone is interested injoining the Maple Lake Lum-ber family, they currently havea full time opening for a truckdriver and an outside laborerto load and unload trucks witha forklift. Kathy Hennen saidshe is also looking for some-one who has accounting andhuman resources knowledgeto help in the office. Thosehours can be flexible. If inter-ested, stop by the lumber yardand fill out an application.

What they doMaple Lake Lumber sup-

plies materials for big andsmall projects, for do-it-your-self types or as packages thatinclude contractor services.Maple Lake Lumber workswith some of the best contrac-tors around.

“Some of our contractorshave been with us for years. Afew have been with us sincewe bought the business,”Kathy said.

On their website maple-lakelumber.com customerscan look at a variety of build-ing products including doors,windows, moldings, stairparts, decking, siding andhardware. If you are more of ahands-on shopper, visit theirshowroom at their main build-ing at 120 Oak Ave. South inMaple Lake to get a betterlook and feel.

ShowroomThe showroom offers a

peek at what your future homecould look like with differentselections of interior and exte-rior siding with shiplap fin-ishes, roofing, windows, patiodoors, exterior doors, interiordoors, moldings and decking.The deck display itself is com-posed of several differenttypes of decking material andrailing styles, including roundspindle, square posts, alu-minum and composite, so cus-tomers can see what eachmaterial looks like on an ac-

tual deck. “They can come here and

see exactly what they will begetting. Customers can crankout the windows, walkthrough the doors or compareboards and trim in pine,maple, oak, and poplar and de-cide which one they like best.Sometimes it comes down tofavoring how the grain looksin one piece of wood over an-other.”

Maple Lake Lumber’s ex-perienced salesmen are alwayson hand with their specializedconstruction knowledge wait-ing to answer questions andoffer advice. At the same time,the lumber yard’s prices arecompetitive and the materialsthey sell are all high quality.

Overstock discountsMaple Lake Lumber has a

selection of overstock itemsthat they are willing to sell atdiscounted prices. The items,especially windows and doors,come from projects where the

customer changed their mind,or the item was ordered in thewrong wood, color or size.These items are put into over-stock and sold at a reducedprice.

“If you’re looking to re-place a window or door at abargain price, come in and askand a salesperson can showyou what we have,” Kathy en-couraged.

“We are hoping to postoverstock items on the com-pany’s Facebook site.”

Building is back“The building industry has

definitely picked up again andthat feels good,” Kathy said.Maple Lake Lumber servescustomers all over the state ofMinnesota. Many of their jobsare through word-of-mouth re-ferrals. Others are locals whoare looking to build an “up-north” get-away. It’s all be-cause of Maple LakeLumber’s stellar reputation.

A distinguished past

Kathy and Daryl haveowned Maple Lake Lumbersince 1992. In 1995 theyadded 8,300 additional squarefeet to the lumber yard’s mainbuilding. In 2005 they addedthe showroom. Today the lum-ber yard has 15 buildings,most of them on the south sideof the railroad tracks in MapleLake. Twenty employees helpto keep the business runningand customers satisfied, andmany of them are also dedi-cated community membersserving on Maple Lake’s Vol-unteer Fire Department. Formore information on MapleLake Lumber Co.’s productsand services, stop in, givethem a call at 320-963-3612,visit them on-line at Maple-lakelumber.com, or like themon Facebook to get currentsales or information. Storehours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday through Friday and 8a.m. until 12 p.m. on Satur-days.

Maple Lake Lumber: Where each and everyclient is appreciated

usinessuzzBPAID ADVERTISEMENT

Maple Lake Lumber supplies materials for big and small projects and works with some of the best contractors around. Above, left, Helmbrecht Builders is responsible

for the transformation of this garage. At center, this remodel was done by Hoffman Construction. At right, Helmbrecht is responsible for this improvement.

(Photos submitted)

Pictured above is the Maple Lake Lumber team. They are, front row, from left, Jeff

Reilley, Tom Klatt, Tom Neu, Evan Hennen, Brad Hennen, Kathy Hennen, Daryl Hen-

nen, Ed Vinkemeier, Mike Lauer. Back row, from left, Gene Mayer, Pete Piram, Brian

Barlow, Chad Strand, Tim Olson, Chad Shoberg, Ben Reilley. Not pictured are Scott

Carriveau, Travis Erger, Al Huikko, Steve Loch. (Photo by Brenda Erdahl)

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Independence Day became a federal holiday in 1941, but July 4th has stood as thebirth of American independence for much longer. July 4th marks a pivotal moment inthe American Revolution. According to PBS, the colonies were forced to pay taxes toEngland’s King George III despite having no representation in the British Parliament.“Taxation without representation” became a battle cry and was one of several grievancescolonists had with Great Britain.

Conflict between the colonies had been going on for at least a year before the coloniesconvened a Continental Congress in Philadelphia in June of 1776, says Military.com.On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence from England.Two days later, on July 4, 1776, delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declarationof Independence.

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The Pennsylvania Evening Post was the first newspaper to print the Declaration ofIndependence on July 6, 1776. The first public readings of the Declaration were held inPhiladelphia’s Independence Square on July 8, 1776. Independence Day became a federal holiday in 1941, but July 4th has stood as the

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UV rays are a type of radiation that do not have enough energyto penetrate deeply into the body. As a result, they primarilyaffect the skin. Overexposure to these rays can lead to skin can-cer.

Days at the beach. Family trips to the ice cream parlor. Vacations. These are just a few ofthe things that evoke the spirit of summer, a time of year when school is out and everyoneseems to exhale a little and enjoy the warm weather.

Awe-inspiring fireworks displays also come to mind when imagining summer. Whetherit’s the Fourth of July or town gatherings along a local waterfront, fireworks displays are abig part of many people’s summers. Unfortunately, the potential for accidents and injuries ishigh when fireworks are involved, particularly when displays aren’t left to the profession-als.

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• Never let kids handle fireworks. Fireworks, even sparklers, should never be given to children. TheNational SAFE KIDS campaign notes that sparklers burn at 2,000 F, which is hot enough to causethird-degree burns. So while they might seem like harmless symbols of summer, sparklers pose asignificant threat to youngsters.

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• Recognize that fireworks are not toys. They might be a marvel, but fireworks are not toys. As a re-sult, they should never be aimed or thrown at another person, nor should they be lit or launchedfrom a body part.

• Do not attempt to reignite malfunctioning fireworks. Attempting to reignite malfunctioning fireworkscan lead to serious injury.

• Light fireworks on smooth, flat surfaces. When lighting fireworks, do so only on smooth, flat sur-faces, making sure to direct them away from people, homes, dry leaves, and flammable materials.

Fireworks are best left to the professionals. Consumers who insist on lighting their own should onlydo so with the utmost caution.

Here are some safety tips to use when handling fireworks:

• Go out at the right times of day. The ACS notes that UV rays are at their strongest in the middle of the daybetween the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., so staying inside during these hours can protect your skin. This isespecially important in the spring and summer, as the ACS says UV rays are stronger during these seasonsthan other times of year.

• Employ the shadow test when going outside. It may not seem especially scientific, but the shadow test isa simple way for anyone to gauge how strong UV rays from the sun are at any given moment. According tothe ACS, if your shadow is shorter than you, that means the sun’s rays are at their strongest. This simple testcan help people immediately determine how strong the sun’s rays are, compelling them to be extra cautious

if necessary.

• Apply sunscreen early and reapply often. The ACS recommends using sunscreens with broad spectrumprotection that protect the skin from both UVA and UVB rays, and applying them before leaving the houseand reapplying often while outdoors. When choosing a sunscreen, choose one with a minimum sun protec-tion factor, or SPF, of 30. Understanding SPF can help people recognize the importance of reapplication.When an SPF 30 product is applied correctly, a person gets the equivalent of one minute of UVB ray exposurefor each 30 minutes he or she spends in the sun. So one hour in the sun wearing SPF 30 sunscreen is thesame as spending two minutes totally unprotected. Reapplying SPF 30 sunscreen often can ensure you areprotected at all times.

• Wear a hat. Hats with a brim that is at least two to three inches all around protects vulnerable areas suchas the eyes, forehead, nose, ears, and scalp. Choose a hat with a dark, non-reflective underside, as such ahat can lower the amount of UV rays that reach the face from reflective surfaces such as water.

Sun protection is important year-round, and especially so during spring and summer.

Protection from UV rays: The ACS notes that there are no safe UV rays, so it’s imperative that people take UVprotection seriously. The following are some of the many ways to protect yourselfwhile still enjoying sunny days outdoors.

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• Wright County Snowmobile Assoc. Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Legion Club

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All events posted to this calendar may be affected by

COVID-19. Please check with these events by calling

or visiting their website.

Visit yourMaple

Lake LibraryMonday, Wednesday, Friday: Noon to 6 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Downtown Maple Lake

320.963.2009

320.963.3715www.mlwine-spirits.com

Ask about ourWine Club!

Next to Cenex901 State Hwy. 55 East • Maple Lake

The Maple Lake

• Lifelong Learning •

320-963-5991 • www.annml.com

• School Age Childcare

• Preschool

• Youth/Adult Enrichment & Recreation

• Early Childhood

• ABE/GED 840 East Elm Street • Annandale320-274-3064 • countrychev.com

Bernatello’s Foods...

A total commitment

to quality!

Proudly

employs over

225 people!

Maple Lake • www.Bernatellos.com

Monday & Friday: 12-6 • Wednesday: 12-8Saturday: 10-1

Downtown Maple Lake320.963.2009

Supporting our Community for Over 40 Years!

500 County Road 37 East • Maple Lake320.963.2400 • www.mpnexlevel.com

For employment opportunities, visit us atmpnexlevel.com, or stop in at 500 County

Road 37 East, Maple Lake.

Schedule your appointments 24/7/365

Annandale • 440 Elm St. E320-274-3744

Cokato • 110 Olsen Blvd.320-286-2123allinamedicalclinic.com

• Family Medicine• OB/GYN• Occupational

Medicine• Mental Health

Services

310 Congress Street WestMaple Lake • (320) 963-3200

AMERICANMini Storage, LLC

Planning a gathering?We rent tables and chairs!Moving Boxes & Storage Supplies For Sale

Maple Lake & Annandale Locations

320-274-SHED (7433)www.aministorage.biz

308 West Hwy. 55 • Maple Lake320-963-6677

Service “The Old-Fashioned Way”

Award Winning Smoked MeatsUSDA Choice Meats

Fresh & Hot DeliWild Game Processing

Monday: 10-5 • Tuesday-Friday: 9-6Saturday: 8-4 • Sunday: CLOSED

Shane Jurgens • Maple Lake

320-274-ROOFLLC

RAFFLE TICKETSIf your organization needs raffle tickets,

please give us a call!Tickets can be numbered, perforated, put inbooks, specially designed, variety of colors.

REASONABLY PRICED • FINISHED QUICKLY218 Division Street West • Maple Lake

320.963.3813www.mapleakemessenger.com

The Maple Lake

LUBE & CAR CARE CENTER

.dez.(763) 684www .comCAA

4-3965 zielHV m

PROVIDING INSURANCE FOR:Home • Auto • Health • Life • Farm • Business • Long Term Care

Annandale • Maple Lake • ClearwaterPaul Manuel, Agency Manager • 320.963.3163www.lakecentralbank.com • [email protected]

at Lake Central

Advertise YourBusiness Here!Call (320) 963-3813 to be a sponsor on next

month’s calendar.

HELP HAS ARRIVED!

Cathy Marquette & Katie Payne Pet Groomers

M-F: 9am - 5pm Sat: 9am - 12pmSun: Closed

––Make an Appointment ––

763-228-0614

–Located in Downtown Maple Lake @ 28 Birch Ave. South

NOW OPEN

Lunch Served DailyMonday -Friday

11:30-1:00Mon. 10am - 5pm

Tue.- Fri. 9pm - 6pm

Sat. 8am - 4pm

308 West Hwy. 55

Maple Lake, MN 55358

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July 2020July 2020

Bloodmobile at theMaple Lake American

Legion 1-7 p.m.

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• Wright Saddle ClubMeeting, 7:30 p.m.• Maple Lake Legion Auxiliary, 7 p.m.• Lions Club Meeting,7 p.m. at The V by HH