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Frank and Jo Ellen

Kopet , owners of The

Counter top Special is t ,

invite home and business

owners to consider upgrad-

ing their countertops to

the look and feel of lami-

nate countertops such as

Formica and Wilsonart

products. As their nameimplies, the Kopets spe-

cialize in the production

and installation of lami-

nate countertop surfaces.

Laminates have really

come a long way on style

and color schemes over the

past 15 years or so, F rank

said. Theyre a lower

cos t , lower maintenance

alternative to stone, gran-

ite, marble and other solid

surfaces.

Like stone, marble or

grani te, laminates also

come in a wide variety of

colors, textures, edges and

patterns, from solid colors

or rock-like appearances tounique and creative pat-

terned options. And they

can make a dramatic differ-

ence in kitchen or bath-

room remodeling.

The Countertop Special-

ist serves both residential

and commercial properties,

and can customize counter-

tops to fit and enhance -

the style and features of

any home or business.

A q u i c k s w i t c h

Frank perfected his

craftsmanship at Custom

Plas t ic Laminates in

Northeas t Minneapolis ,

where he worked as a fore-

man for 27 years. In 2009,

as his employer fell intobankruptcy, Frank decided

to strike out on hi s own as

The Counter top Special-

ist, LLC. With his skill

and expertise in the indus-

try, he has es tabl ished

himself as a vendor for

apartment property man-

agers and as a subcontrac-

tor. The company contin-

ues to grow, serving the

countertop needs of

Wright , Hennepin and

Sherburne counties.

While Jo Ellen handles

the companys office work

and communicat ions ,

Frank handles construc-

tion, delivery and installa-t ion.

Offering free estimates

and consultations, Frank

said, We go to you. We

find out what you like,

what you want, and then

we will measure and give

you an estimate.

Often, he can do the

entire job within a week of

the estimate. And best of

all, the kitchen transfor-

mation can occur in less

than a day.

We will remove your

old countertops and install

new ones in the same day,

Frank said. We do the

whole job, from start to

finish.K e e p i n g i t c l e a n

While many artisans do

their cutting work onsite,

a major dust-maker, The

Countertop Specialist does

all the cutting in the shop,

el iminat ing most of the

headaches that are fre-

quently associated with

interior renovation proj-

ects.

We try to keep things

as clean as we can for

homeowners, Frank said.

Who wants the dust, the

mess and being without

countertops?

Were happy with the

service we can provide topeople, Jo El len said.

As a smaller shop, we

can do that.

As spr ingt ime rol ls

around, if youre consider-

ing a remodel, contact The

Countertop Specialist as

an economical alternative

to more expensive

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Wright County Tea Party hosting gubernatorialcandidate April 1

The Wright County Tea Party Patriots, on Tuesday,April 1, will be

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governor and answer questions. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. and is

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cello High School, 5225 School Blvd. The free event will provide train-

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Buffalo Hospital's Connect Retreat is April 9Buffalo Hospital's 15th annual Connect Retreat for women recovering

from cancer will beApril 9 to 11 at Christ the King Retreat Center,

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whether recently or in years past, the need to connect is common and

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Wright County will be from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Apri l 25, at the Buf-

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the audience. To order tickets, donate an auction item, learn about spon-

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Nursery office at 763-271-1674. Tickets are also available at BJs Deli in

Buffalo or from any committee member. This special event is helping to

raise awareness of April as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month.

The sole purpose of the Crisis Nursery program is to help families before

child abuse or neglect happens. The Crisis Nursery in Wright County

could not exist without the caring members of the community and it is

very thankful for all of the support.

True Strides seeking volunteersTrue Strides is seeking volunteer horse leaders and side-walkers to

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Brides- and grooms-to-be are

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A milestone event in a

young adult 's life, prom

night is an occasion high

school seniors across the

country anxiously antici-

pate. Prom gives high

school students the oppor-

tunity to enjoy one last

fling with friends and fel-low students before they

move on to col lege or

enter the workforce.

Prom night has become

quite a big deal. S ome stu-

dents put undue pressure

on themselves by trying

to make prom into the

perfect occasion. This can

prove stressful. But there

are ways to make the best

of this noteworthy night

without succumbing to

stress.

DO attend prom with

someone you enjoy being

around. Don't pick a com-

panion simply to have a

pretty face accompany youfor the evening. Aim for

compatabi l i ty when

choosing your prom date.

You do not want to be

dancing al l night while

your date s tays at the

table.

DON'T set your prom

night expectat ions too

h igh . P rom n igh t i s a

momentous occasion, but

it 's important to keep in

mind that it 's meant to be

a fun night with friends.

Aim to do a little dancing,

dining and conversing

with friends.

DO wear comfortable

shoes or bring a s pare pair

of comfor table shoes

along. Fashion often pre-

cedes comfort when it

comes to formal events.

However , hours on the

dance floor can quicklyprove painful on your

feet. Do yourself a favor

and dress comfortably so

you will not have to make

an exit prematurely.

DON'T make prom

night about more than

having fun. This should

be an evening simply for

having fun and commemo-

rat ing the end of your

school career rather than a

night when potent ial ly

life-altering decisions are

made.

DO stick to a budget so

you do not overspend on

prom night. It can be easy

to overspend on prom.While prom is meant to be

memorable, you don' t

want to begin summer

vacation in debt. Now is a

key time to learn budget-

ing strategies, which will

be advantageous when

you're living in a dorm

and pinching pennies once

college begins in the fall.

DON'T forget to take

plenty of photos and

videos to capture the spir-

it of prom. You can look

back fondly on these

moments and perhaps

share them with your own

family in the years to

come.

DO have a contingency

plan in place. Sometimes

poor judgement on the

part of others can put you

in precarious situations.

Make sure you have some-one to call if you need a

ride home at any point in

the night . Br ing some

extra money for unforseen

expenses . Keep parents

abreast of your location in

the event you need to con-

tact them. Safety should

be a priority throughout

the night.

DON'T feel the need to

have a date, especially if

you'd rather attend solo.

There is no shame in

attending prom alone, par-

t icular ly i f you have a

plan to meet up with

friends and enjoy the night

collectively. Rather thantake someone you do not

particularly like and feel

restricted, arrive alone and

enjoy being a free spirit.

DO let loose and have

fun. Don't be afraid to cut

a rug on the dance floor or

wear a favorite gown or

unique s tyle of tuxedo.

Enjoy your t ime spent

with friends and try to

sample each part of what

makes prom such a unique

experience.

Prom night dos and don'tsMany high school students

choose to ride to their prom in

style by renting a limousine on

their big night. While kids cer-

tainly don't have to go to such

great lengths to make an impres-

sive entrance, arriving in a limo

with friends can be a fun way to

start off what is often a memo-rable night.

When looking around for a

limousine service, teenagers

should comparison shop in an

attempt to find the best deal. The

following are a few things to

look for when shopping for a

limousine service.

Appearance: Few teenagers

or even adults have spent time in

a limousine, so judging a good

fleet from a bad fleet can be diffi-

cult. But the eyeball test can go

a long way toward helping teens

and their parents find the right

limousine service. Limos should

be clean on the inside and out,

with no visible signs of rust or

fluids leaking from the vehicles,and vehicle upholstery should be

clean and void of any tears. A

company that treats its vehicles

poorly is more likely to treat its

customers poorly as well, so an

attractive, well-maintained fleet

of vehicles is a good sign.

Flexibility: When shopping

for a limousine for prom, teens

should find a company that's

willing to work with them on

the cost. Unlike couples renting

a limousine for their wedding,

teens heading to the prom won't

need certain accessories, such as a

fully stocked mini bar inside the

vehicle or even post-prom trans-

portation, which is often

arranged by schools that host

post-prom festivities on campus.

So teens should look for a com-

pany that's flexible in their pric-

ing and willing to work with

their budget.

That flexibility also should

extend to the type of vehicles the

company has to offer. The more

prom-goers you can include in

your group, the less the cost per

head is likely to be. If you have

yet to get commitments from all

of your friends, look for a com-

pany with a fleet of vehicles that

can accommodate both large and

small groups. This gives you and

your friends a chance to figure

out the cost per person of both

large and small limousines, and

such figures may be just what

you need to convince more

friends to ride with you to prom.

Contract: Prom season is a

busy time for limousine compa-

nies, as it happens to coincide

with the beginning of wedding

season. When you have found a

company you like, make sure

they print out a detailed contract

that includes the exact vehicle

you will be using on prom

night. You don't want a different

vehicle than the one you expect-

ed to pull into your driveway on

prom night. In addition, make

sure the contract spells out exact-

ly what happens if the vehicle is

changed. If a problem with a

vehicle should arise, many com-

panies will automatically

upgrade customers to a larger

vehicle, but customers must

make sure that such upgrades

will be made at no additional

cost. The contract also should

spell out other details of the

night, including pickup and drop-

off time and any repercussions if

that schedule is not adhered to.

Renting a limousine on prom

night is a tradition that adds

some glamour to an already spe-

cial night. But teens must con-

sider a host of factors when

choosing a limousine service to

ensure their night starts off with-

out a hitch.

What to look for in a limo service

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