Starbuck Minnesota

Chamber of Commerce

March 2015
Volume 3 issue 1

Starbuck Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

2015 Starbuck MN Heritage Days Grand Marshals

Inside this issue:

Johnson
Chiropractic Clinic
Hearts and Hands
Food Shelf
Clothes Closet
Building Exterior
Grant Program

2-3

4-9

10

Shalom Lutheran
Community Church 11-13
Ministry Center
Heritage Days
Buttons

14

City of Starbuck
website

14

SACC Table and

Chair rental

15

Lakes and Woods

website

15

A video tribute to the members of the Starbuck Depot Society that are
honored as the 2015 Starbuck MN Heritage Days Grand Marshals.
The present and past members have done an incredible job for our
community "Through The Years"!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlFJtSmmecw
The video images are a collection of photos from the Starbuck Depot scrapbooks,
Larry Larson, Starbuck Times, and Pope County Museum files.

2015 Heritage Days

planning has already
started. Please consider
your part in helping to
make it a success.
We need you!
We welcome your
comments and ideas
for future newsletters

Pope County community Expo

Saturday, April 5, 2014
Cosponsored by the

Starbuck Area Chamber of Commerce

SACC members receive a 50% Discount on Exhibitor Booth
For more information contact the SACC office or visit...
http://glenwoodlakesarea.org/index.cfm?pageid=422
https://www.facebook.com/PopeCountyCommunityExpo

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Johnson Chiropractic & Sports Clinic

Kris VanderStelt,, Dr. Mike Johnson, Bev Helgaas ( staff not pictured Sue Wallin and Josie Husman )

Johnson Chiropractic and Sports Clinic was established in July of 1993 in both Starbuck
and Alexandria. Since that time, we have enjoyed providing high-quality chiropractic care
to the Minnewaska area and surrounding communities. In addition to being a chiropractor,
Dr. Johnson was trained as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Certified
Chiropractic Sports Physician, and has training in spinal rehabilitation and extremity rehabilitation. Treatment in our office is focused on not only relieving pain but improving
function of the affected region such as range of motion, flexibility, and strength. Home
therapy such as stretching and strengthening is an important part of the overall treatment
plan. In addition to chiropractic care, physiotherapies such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and soft tissue techniques may be used to help heal injured tissue, relieve pain and
restore joint function. Johnson chiropractic and sports clinic carries a full line of generic
and custom fit orthotics/arch supports, pharmaceutical grade nutrients and protein powders, and has a well-documented, effective weight loss program. Johnson chiropractic and
sports clinic is open in Starbuck on Monday- 8am to 5pm, Wednesday- 8am to 12pm and
Friday 7:30am to 4pm. Alexandria hours are Tuesday 8 am to 5pm and Thursday 8 am to 5
pm. We may be reached at 320-239-4848 or by visiting

http://www.johnsonchiropracticandsports.com/

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Alexandria office 114 W. 5th Avenue

Starbuck office

117 W 5th St

Learn More About Johnson Chiropractic & Sports Clinic:

Allergies

Knee and leg pain

Automotive accident injury

Muscle spasms

Back Pain

Pinched nerves

Balance disorders

Pregnancy care

Carpal tunnel and wrist pain

Chronic fatigue

Premenstrual Syndrome
(PMS)

Disc Injury

Restless leg syndrome

Dizziness

Sciatica

Fibromyalgia

Foot pain

Shoulder and arm pain

Headaches

Sleep disorders

Hip pain

Slipped disc

Sports injury

Scoliosis

http://www.johnsonchiropracticandsports.com/

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Hearts and Hands Food Shelf and the Clothes Closet

206 6th Ave NW, Glenwood, MN,

Hearts and Hands Food Shelf 2:30pm - 4:30pm, Mondays and

Wednesdays; and 4:30pm - 6:30pm, last Tuesday of the month.

A short bit in this newsletter doesnt adequately describe what quietly goes on at the
Hearts And Hands/ Clothes Closet organization. This is busy place!
There is always a need for these services and a short visit with the Hearts and Hands food
shelf coordinator, Darlene Christman really illustrates the important work that is being done
here.
In 2014, approx. 65 tons of food was distributed from the food shelf in service to 2,837
people, total. It is estimated as an average of over 80 households a month that received assistance. All participants are interviewed and pre-qualified for meeting eligibility requirements. Food and other items are distributed based on a chart for family size.
Canned, boxed, frozen, meat, dairy, and produce are typically in stock but contingent upon
availability of product.
Businesses and residents of this area have been very generous with donations of supplies and money. Garden produce, when in season, is always welcome!
The proceeds from sales at the Clothes Closet are used to offset operating expenses at the
food shelf.
Hearts and Hands Food Shelf is affiliated with the North Country Food Bank of Crookston

http://www.northcountryfoodbank.org/

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An editorial from the Farmington Independent that could speak for the needs
in our area as well.

Editorial: Food shelves provide an important service

Look around your neighborhood and the numbers might surprise you. The food shelf at the
Rosemount Family Resource Center serves 500 people a month. Farmingtons food shelf
serves more than 1,200 per year.
Thats a lot of need, even in communities where that need is not always obvious. Its a demand that never seems to slow down, and a service that needs regular replenishing.
Thats what this month is about. March is Minnesota FoodShare Month. Its an opportunity
to shine a light on the needs that exist at local food shelves, and in the communities they
serve.
People who use food shelves dont want to be there. In many cases theyre looking for help
getting through a difficult time. Sometimes all that takes is one trip, one week where a grocery bill gets removed from a larger list of concerns. In other cases it takes more.
In all cases, though, the food and other resources a food shelf provides can be vital in helping your friends and neighbors get by.
There is need at the food shelf throughout the year, but this month is a chance to focus on
that need. Local businesses and churches will hold food drives. Farmington High School
will use its annual Games for Change to raise awareness and collect both food and monetary donations.

This is your chance to make a difference, too. Every donation helps.

March is Minnesota Food Share Month

Minnesota FoodShare is a statewide media campaign that raises hunger awareness and promotes
donations to local food shelves. During the month
of March, a portion of all pounds and dollars donated will be matched.

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This program is dependent on the

dedication of Volunteers.

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Food and other items are distributed based

on a chart for family size.

Hearts and Hands receiving a food

donation from a local resident

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An example of a typical basket of help

and hope to a food shelf participant

Products that are prepared for sharing

with other food shelves in the network.
Nothing is wasted.

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The Clothes Closet (open M-Th 10-3)

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The Clothes Closet is open for shopping to the general public or those s sent there on a referral
basis after a difficult life situation. There is a great variety of gently used womens, mens,
teens, and childrens clothing as well as household items all priced at a great value. Gift certificates are available as well . Call manager Arlene Danielson with questions 634-3408.

Clothes Closet purchases are used to maintain building expenses for the Hearts and Hands building and expense.. Donations of clean clothing and general household items are accepted and
may be tax deductible. (car seats and electronics items cannot be accepted)
Whether purchasing or donating, it is great way to help others.

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SACC Building Exterior Grant Program

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A recent participant in the SACC Building Exterior Grant Program is the

Shalom Community Lutheran Church in developing the ministry center.
The sign theme used over the rear entrance will be added to the front of the
building in the near future.

Shalom's first worship service was Oct. 10, 2010.

We moved into the body shop in the midst of renovations in October 2013 and purchased the building in
spring 2014. Pastor Becky Worner

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A look inside the Shalom Ministry Center

The ministry center includes offices for the Pastor, Music Ministry, Business office, classrooms, kitchen, and a large multi purpose room,
Learn more about Shalom Community Lutheran Church at

http://www.shalomcommunitylc.com/

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On Wednesday afternoons we typically have about 20-24 junior high and high school youth
gather for fellowship and learning in a program we call Soul Food, because not only are we
nourishing our souls with scripture, twice a month we cook from scratch and enjoy home style
meals together. (We even taught lefse-making in November!) Pastor Becky Worner

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Starbuck Heritage Days Buttons are now available .

Heritage Days Buttons are on sale at various businesses in town or at the chamber
office for $5 each. Cash prizes of $300, $200, and $100 will be given away at a
drawing at the coronation ceremonies on July 4th. Businesses or individuals that
want to sell buttons can get buttons from Ann Beuckens. They can pay for the buttons now or pay for the ones they sell from now until July 4th when they are picked
up again.

Check out the features of the new website for the City of Starbuck at
http://starbuckcitygov.com/

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SACC Table and Chair Rental

Check out the table and

chairs on display at the
SACC office.

Contact the SACC for complete details

http://starbuckmn.org/
starbuckchamber@hcinet.net
Old Starbuck Photos found on the Lakes and Woods website, see more at...

http://www.lakesnwoods.com/StarbuckGallery.htm