Kai Salon, an Aveda concept salon, opened yesterday in Champlin. And, I wondered 1). What does KAI mean and 2). What is a concept salon? One phone call later, I have answers and even less pride!
Before I called the salon, I googled ”acronym machine” and found the Bile Machine a name-calling acronym generater web site. I typed KAI, clicked Process, and it called me a KnuckleheadAbhorrentInterposer. I might be a knucklehead, but I’m not an abhorrent interposer, and I doubt that’s what the salon intends! Next, on to Wikepedia. Kai could mean the supreme religious leader of the Bajoran faith on Star Trek (nerd alert), the word for “food” in the Maori language, a German communist or a type of throat singing.
Watch a video of a man performing Kai, a type of throat singing
Laura Pardo, owner, said Kai (prounounce the lettters: K-I) means ocean in Hawaiian and something like “keeper of the Earth” in Scandinavian. ”I did not choose it for any of those reasons,” she said. “I just loved the name and felt inspired by it.”
And, what does “concept salon” mean—just a fancy way to say salon (I am a knucklehead)? “Uh, yup, that’s a good way to put it,” laughed Charlie who works at Kai Salon. “It’s a salon.”
Services include everything from foils and special-occasion updos to manicures, and the salon isn’t just for women. Men’s services start at just $27 for a cut. It’s open Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed on Sundays.
Kai Salon is located at 12162 Business Park Boulevard in Champlin, call 763-421-2999, or visit http://www.kaisalon.com. If you stop by to demonstrate Kai throat singing, Charlie says he’ll give you a coupon for 20 percent off salon services, and tell him the Knucklehead Abhorrent Interposter sent you (only joking!).
News of home foreclosures across the nation and the state is everywhere. Recently StarTribune featured a three-part serieson Champlin’s neighboring Wright County and its 23-per-week foreclosure rate. Foreclosures are happening everywhere—including Champlin.
Foreclosed properties in Champlin
Visit Hennepin County Sheriff’s Foreclosures web site , Select Search by Address, and type “Champlin” in the City field. Select Search Records. This will show you one year’s worth of foreclosures in Champlin, by address. As of May 13, 2008, there are 129 Champlin homes in foreclosure.
Important facts
If there is a foreclosed or vacant property in your neighborhood, it’s important for you to know some facts.
Redemption period
Once a property is in foreclosure, the usual redemption period is six months. During this time, the property is “on hold” until the owner chooses to redeem it or not. Once the outcome is secured, the (new) owner or controlling mortgage company can move forward.
If a property becomes a nuisance during the redemption period or requires emergency maintenance, the mortgage company or owner may enter the property to address the situation to reduce its future financial loss. An emergency situation could be water damage caused by ruptured pipes or an unsecured, open-to-trespass property.
During this time, the owner can lease or rent the property if they have a City of Champlin rental license.
What you can do
Be a good neighbor and keep an eye on the homes in your neighborhood. If you see suspicious activity in a foreclosed or vacant home, call 9-1-1 to report the address of the home as well as the activity.
For more information, contact the City of Champlin’s Code Enforcement Officer Diane Jones at or 763-923-7196.
Champlin Mill Pond, located on the northeast corner of Highway 169 and Hayden Lake Road in Champlin, Minnesota, has been managed as a Kid’s Fishing Pond since 1976.
A fishing pier and accessible shoreline are available to anglers. Additional park amenities include a pavilion, picnic tables, benches, grills and trail system.
You only have a few days to plan. Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 11. Wondering what to do? Why not try something local?
Buy Mom a plant, maybe a few plants, and get yourself some too! Champlin Garden Club is having its annual plant sale in the American Legion parking lot beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 10. Perennials, herbs, house plants, garden art and potted plants from member’s gardens will be available to purchase—rain or shine.
The Champlin Garden Club (CGC) is a group of gardeners, novice to expert, who gather monthly to hear presentations on relevant topics, participate in activities and share ideas.
In addition to the regular programs the CGC contributes to the community by maintaining the gardens at Doris Kemp Park in Champlin and providing decorated Christmas trees to the City of Champlin City Hall and Parks department during the holidays. Each May the club sponsors a plant sale at the Champlin Legion Hall. Proceeds from this event provide scholarships for both high school and vocational students.
The club meets at the Champlin Parks and Recreation Building the second Monday of each month at 6:45. All visitors are welcome. For more information contact Carrie Johnson at 421-8116 or Jody Anderson at 427-8894
Breakfast at Champlin’s American Legion
First let Mom sleep in, and then take her out for Mother’s Day Omelet Breakfast at the American Legion. And, the bonus: every mom gets a fresh flower. For more information, call 763-427-6870.
Surprise her with breakfast in bed
Stop in at Drowsy Owl Bookshop and buy Mom a gift certificate and a book about why moms are special. On Sunday morning, before she wakes up, go to Champlin’s Caribou Coffee and buy her coffee drink of choice and a muffin or scone. Surprise Mom with breakfast in bed with a book, for some uninterrupted reading (hint to my kids: this is my choice!).
Pack a picnic and ride or walk through Elm Creek Park
Buy a sample of deli items from Champlin’s Cub Foods and pack a picnic lunch. Take mom on a bike ride or walk through Elm Creek Park and stop to enjoy the picnic. Don’t forget to pack a Mother’s Day card too and give it to her after you finish eating.
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