Albertville, MN

Several years ago, someone from the Albertville, Minnesota area called and told me that they had enlisted the assistance of one of the advertisers on television to get foreclosure assistance. (I cringed, sorry.)

Well, $4,000 later, money they could not afford to spend or they would have made the payments on their home, they were facing a sheriff's sale. We might have been able to save the home from foreclosure with a short sale. But, that money was long gone.

I cannot say that the people advertising on television that they could assist homeowners were con artists. But, I will say that other than cashing the check, they did very little to assist the homeowners who were desperate to keep their kids in this school district and to continue in their community and church.

When you or someone you knows trusts the advertisers to deliver, do you have complete confidence that even though they don't operate in your state or, even if they do, do they have your best interests at heart? Or, do you think they might want even more money?

Desperation takes many forms. And not wanting to contact someone in your community who might know you is very understandable when you financial future is at stake. Let’s talk a lot of sleepless nights worrying about how you can make the best of a really bad situation.

If you can take a step to contact someone who knows your community, that takes some intestinal fortitude. Those of us who work in your community have a far greater stake in your well-being and doing the right thing than someone out of state who cares little, if at all, about your property or you! I know that if I do the right thing by you, you will refer your relatives and friends. Being in this community means a lot to me. And, I want my friends, colleagues and relatives to know they can trust me to do the right thing. I work at it every day.

When you have a problem, right from the start, get the best advice you can whether from legal counsel, an accountant or a trusted realtor. I'm here if you just need an ear. And, I have many trusted advisors to refer you to, should you need them.

I like pizza a lot. But, I live with a pizza conneuiseur. He knows good pizza, and he is all over this.

Andy's Hometowne Pizza is located in Albertville at 6563 Laketown Place, 763-416-5669. Andy Thompson, the owner, used to be the franchise owner of another pizza place.

But, let him tell it in his own words, and read through to the end for some fantastic coupon specials.

To our hometown customers, friends and neighbors:

I would like to take this opportunity to re-introduce myself and my business. My name is Andy Thompson,

owner and manager of

Andy’s HOMETOWNE Pizza

Premium Pizza from our home to yours

i recently made a decision to remove my business from the franchise with which I was once affliated knowing I could better serve my hometown by being independently owned and operated.

I have lived in this community for over 30 yers and am proud to serve and deliver to my hometown cuustmers the highest quality, best-tasting pizza and a full line of menu items. Andy's HOMETOWNE Pizzas are loaded with your favorite toppings using all the best ingredients and oozing with tons of gresh gooey cheese. We are not a pizza gimmick that falls short by delivering to your door half the toppings and scarce amounts of cheese. Andy's HOMETOWNE Pizza ndelivers a monstrous variety of pizzas in 6 sizes including our infamous 30" MONSTROSITY pizza! Or just stop in and take the challenge!

We allso have a kid-friendly sit-down restaurant with great appetizers, a tasty variety of wings and pastas, our newly-hamed HOMEZONES, hearty specialuty salads and sweet dessets. We are super excited to be among the few to offer GLUTEN-FREE crust upon request.

No one offers the same selection and variety of Andy's HOMETOWNE Pizza.

We are proud to support our hometown community and school events and want to say Thank You to our customers who have supported us in return!

I am grateful to all who helped me, my family and business so we can still be here to serve and support our hometown customers, neighbors and friends in

the same Albertville location (behind the outlet mall) by calling the same Albertville number

763-416-5669

MANGIA!

Now for the coupons

There is a large Andy's Fully Loaded Pizza with 14 toppings for $16.99 Offer good til 12/1/2011. Not good with other offers. And deep dish is extra.

Large 2 Topping Pizza eith 12 Wings and Cold 2 Liter Soda for $21.99 Offer good til 12/1/2011. Not good with other offers. And deep dish is extra.

Free 3 Pc Garlic Chees Toast with any regular Extra-large pizza Offer good til 12/1/2011. Not good with other offers. And deep dish is extra.

$5 off the 30" Montrosity Pizza big enough to feed 15 people! Offer good til 12/1/2011. Not good with other offers. And deep dish is extra.

Doesn't this sound like just the best pizza place anywhere? And, we are lucky enough to have Andy, his family and his business here in Albertville.

Now, pick up the phone and call! Or stop in and give him your business and support for keeping another great business in the community.

I finally get to use a catchy title. Its not mine though. Just passing along the info from a past customer to help get the word out!

July 16th 4-8pm - Beer bust to support Breast Cancer.

PINK MAMA's 3Day walk team

$10 glass!!

• Box of Cash
• Bean Bag Tourney
• Raffle
• Bracelets and can coozies for sale!!

Ron Marshall and Teri Bergstrom asked me to reblog this because there was little response from their posts. And, I am very pleased to be able to do what I can to help out: Here is Teri's post.

I came across this post from Ron Marshall:

"Ride For Life" in memory of Chad Smith

Ron's good friend, Chad Smith, passes on from Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2009. Fund raising for Chad's benefit, through a "Ride For Life", helped Chad and his family deal with the costs of treatment. Chad requested that the fund raising continue to benefit a family dealing with the cost/burden of treating cancer. Nine year old Maddie, and her family are this year recipients of this year's "Ride For Life".

Knowing too well the difficulties that many of us are facing in "tough times", I am asking IF you'd consider a donation of $5 - $10. I can "squeeze" this amount from my budget. I am asking 5 of my Associates to please consider this amount to benefit Maddie during her treatment. And, I am asking that you ask 5 of your Associates to consider a donation also, and that they do the same, and" So ON, & So On, & So ON"....

My son, Keith, passed from Leukemia at age 23. (While serving in the USN: Firecontrol & SAR Swimmer)...... I know too well, after 10 months of treatment, the difficulties of dealing with the disease... every dollar will help. Thanks for your consideration, and taking the time to create a AR "So On, & So On, & So On"..... Send your donation to: Wendy Jorgensen, 10271 Karston Ave N.E., Albertville, MN 55301.

James Keith Bergstrom 1977-2003 Picture taken while "IN PORT", Singapore, 2002.

If you can assist, please let either Ron, Teri or me know. Teri had very little support during her son's struggle, and I know it would mean a lot to her to get some support for this family.

You can visit Teri at http://activerain.com/stagelighthome or Ron at http://activerain.com/ronmarshall

Thanks.

Now priced at $220,000, this wonderful Albertville home located at 10601 57th Street NE is priced well for having a regular owner. No waiting for a short sale approval or dealing with a bank owned property. This one is clean and staged well inside and out.

Do you like a nice back yard? Do you like to be close to shopping? This may be your home! 4 BR, 3 Car garage, 3 living/family rooms, with room for anothr bedroom or storage in the basement!

More info at 10601 57th Street NE Albertville, MN (Wright County)