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Fi~y years ago, the Scottish' Rite Foundation of Colorado was <br />organized for the purpose of treating children with language <br />disorders. Since 1953, the Scottish Rite has opened more than <br />200 clinics across the United States to help children. Today, we <br />have the opportunity to open another new clinic in the Elk River <br />area. This new clinic along with the current Clinic in Duluth, will <br />treat kids between the ages of 9 months through their 12th <br />birthday with language disorders and give them an opportunity to <br />develop into great leaders for the future of our country. We help <br />children of all races and creeds, regardless of a family's ability to <br />pay. We have no billing departments in our facilities. According to <br />statistics, we could expect 10% of our population under the age of <br />9 years to need our services. In a recent phone call from the Elk <br />River public school system, they are excited about us helping <br />children with speech and language problems. <br /> <br />Our request is for a variance to install a sign on the property, <br />between the Clinic building and Main Street (which turns into 181st <br />Avenue NW). We would like to have a double sided sign, <br />measuring 4'x 8' (32 sq. ft.), with it being illuminated from the <br />inside. We would locate it on the property, away from the setback <br />area. i have contacted a local sign maker, but have not received <br />any information in reply as to style of mounting. However, this <br />would be done on accordance with the city code. <br /> <br />We believe that by having this sign, we can better display our <br />efforts to help children. Again, we are a non-profit organization <br />and our funding comes through the efforts of our members and <br />our contacts. We would offer to any and all an opportunity to visit <br />our new facility, and see first hand what our efforts can produce in <br />this GREAT community of Elk River. <br /> <br /> <br />