‘Country Manor Residents enjoy fair exhibits from the comforts of home’
On Aug. 22, the residents at Country Manor Health Care and Rehab Center anxiously gathered in the Teacup and Vineyard dining rooms to explore the “Fair Exhibits” that were on display proudly provided by the employees of Country Manor Campus. In true county- and state-fair spirit, the residents were treated to an array of fascinating pieces of memorabilia and what clearly appeared to be exhibitor’s most prized possessions in the uniquely created “fair atmosphere” which was quickly brought to life on campus.
The variety of antique knickknacks and collectibles were a hit with the residents who were given a first-hand look at the collections that were on display ranging from hobbies to crafts, and everything in between. Employees of Country Manor shared special items such as purses, quilts, dolls, taxidermy, hats, record-album collections, sporting goods and attire along with many unique antiques and collectibles.
Country Manor resident Rose Groneau proudly displays her tie blankets and needlework which earned her awards at the Benton County Fair.
ProGrowth Insurance Agency, with offices in Sartell and Gaylord, Minn. welcomes the addition of Michele Castellano as a newly licensed insurance agent to their team. Castellano brings eight years of experience in the insurance industry with expertise in personal lines.
“I like working with different types of people with different needs,” she said. “My goal is to find my clients an insurance product that’s affordable and is there when they need it.”
Castellano has lived in the local Sartell area for 19 years.
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Pine Meadow Elementary was recently part of a $2,000 grant to Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota for an All-Stars flag football program this past fall which was awarded by Buffalo Wild Wings. As part of a larger commitment to Boys and Girls Clubs of America through its Team Up for Kids™ initiative, Buffalo Wild Wings has committed a minimum of $650,000 to BGCA in 2013 to fund All-Star programs around the country.
The Club’s flag football program began in September and ended with an inter-club tournament Oct. 8-10. A total of 12 teams participated in the tournament, with six squaring up against each other on Tuesday, and an additional six on Wednesday. The four winning teams played each other on Thursday in a championship tournament on Thursday at the Southside Boys and Girls Club. These teams included Clearview and Pine Meadow KIDSTOP and Eastside and Southside Boys and Girls Club. The sportmanship award went to Clearview KIDSTOP and the winning trophy went to Southside. All championship participants received medals and jerseys.
The national partnership also includes education and training programs for administrators and volunteer coaches to use across all team sport programs through the National Alliance for Youth Sports, a non-profit focused on creating positive and safe team sports experiences.
“It is incredibly important to teach our youth about the importance of team sports and sportsmanship at a young age,” said Geri Bechtold, Boys and Girls Club’s Director of KIDSTOP Operations. “Through the All Stars program, Buffalo Wild Wings is providing an opportunity for kids to enhance their social skills, actively participate in sports and create friendships and memories that last a life time. Our Club is excited to get this season started, and is looking forward to recognizing the sports champion in every child.”
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Pine Meadow Elementary was recently part of a $2,000 grant to Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota for an All-Stars flag football program this past fall which was awarded by Buffalo Wild Wings. As part of a larger commitment to Boys and Girls Clubs of America through its Team Up for Kids™ initiative, Buffalo Wild Wings has committed a minimum of $650,000 to BGCA in 2013 to fund All-Star programs around the country.
The Club’s flag football program began in September and ended with an inter-club tournament Oct. 8-10. A total of 12 teams participated in the tournament, with six squaring up against each other on Tuesday, and an additional six on Wednesday. The four winning teams played each other on Thursday in a championship tournament on Thursday at the Southside Boys and Girls Club. These teams included Clearview and Pine Meadow KIDSTOP and Eastside and Southside Boys and Girls Club. The sportmanship award went to Clearview KIDSTOP and the winning trophy went to Southside. All championship participants received medals and jerseys.
The national partnership also includes education and training programs for administrators and volunteer coaches to use across all team sport programs through the National Alliance for Youth Sports, a non-profit focused on creating positive and safe team sports experiences.
“It is incredibly important to teach our youth about the importance of team sports and sportsmanship at a young age,” said Geri Bechtold, Boys and Girls Club’s Director of KIDSTOP Operations. “Through the All Stars program, Buffalo Wild Wings is providing an opportunity for kids to enhance their social skills, actively participate in sports and create friendships and memories that last a life time. Our Club is excited to get this season started, and is looking forward to recognizing the sports champion in every child.”
Buffalo Wild Wings expects to raise more than $1 million during the next two years through a variety of promotions including sauce and seasoning bottle sales as well as numerous in-store fundraising activities.
About Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota
For the past 39 years, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota has provided hope and opportunity to tens of thousands of young people. Our programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys and Girls Clubs of America has a lineup of tested and proven nationally recognized programs that address today’s most pressing youth issues, teaching young people the skills they need to succeed in life.
More than 25 national programs are available in the areas of education, the environment, health, the arts, careers, drug and alcohol prevention, leadership development and athletics. For more information about the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota, please visit www.bgcmn.org.
About Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings Inc., founded in 1982 and headquartered in Minneapolis, is a growing owner, operator and franchisor of Buffalo Wild Wings® restaurants featuring a variety of boldly flavored, made-to-order menu items including its namesake Buffalo, New York-style chicken wings. The Buffalo Wild Wings menu specializes in 21 mouth-watering signature sauces and seasonings with flavor sensations ranging from Sweet BBQ™ to Blazin’®. Guests enjoy a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere that includes an extensive multi-media system for watching their favorite sporting events. Buffalo Wild Wings is the recipient of hundreds of “Best Wings” and “Best Sports Bar” awards from across the country. There are currently more than 940 Buffalo Wild Wings locations across 49 states in the United States, as well as in Canada.
At Buffalo Wild Wings, we believe there is a champion in every child. We are committed to helping build communities where all kids can thrive, compete and belong to a team. To stay up-to-date on all the latest events and offers for sports fans and wing lovers, like Buffalo Wild Wings on Facebook, follow @BWWings on Twitter and visit www.BuffaloWildWings.com.
