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Edina is not the only city dealing with a four-footed foe. Representatives from 28 metro cities, including Eden Prairie, Richfield and Bloomington, attended a workshop on coyote management Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the South Metro Public Safety Training Facility in Edina. After increasing coyote sightings, as well as a handful of attacks on small dogs in the city, Edina brought a wildlife expert from the Humane Society of the United States to

Above, Edina Fire Lt. Todd Porthan, right, presents Creek Valley Elementary School second-grader Hayley Nilsen, left, with her own fire helmet Friday afternoon, Dec. 16, in her Edina classroom. Hayley, 7, has a form of muscular dystrophy called Weekly Super Savings! Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. Porthan said firefighters across the nation collect millions of dollars each year for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in hopes of finding a cure. At right, Hayley, 7, of Edina received her own helmet baring her lucky number 28. Weekly Super Savings! (Photos by Katie Mintz – Sun Newspapers)

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ECM Publishers, a media company based in Coon Rapids, Minn., has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire the Minnesota Sun Newspapers from American Community Newspapers II located in Dallas, Texas. While ACN has accepted the Letter of Intent, purchase agreement negotiations are ongoing. “This potential combination promises vital hometown journalism for scores of suburban communities,” said Julian Andersen, CEO and Chairman of ECM. “Both of these newspaper groups are staffed and led by talented and effective associates, who will bring vim and vigor to the opportunities and responsibilities of a larger media enterprise.” “ECM is always looking for ways to grow as an information company,” said Marge Winkelman, president and chief operating officer. “ECM has grown over 35 years from a weekly newspaper in Princeton, Minn., to a company with 21 publications delivered to more than 300,000 Minnesota homes.”

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Letter of intent FROM PAGE 1 “Opportunities of this magnitude rarely happen and ECM is looking forward to working with all the associates at the Sun Newspaper Group and to continue to provide quality newspapers and an online presence to all the communities that we serve,” Winkelman emphasized that no final agreement has been reached with ACN, but hopes a signed agreement will happen before the end of this year. Jeffrey Coolman, vice president and group publisher for Minnesota Sun Newspapers states “The greatest resource

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Manger on Merold Drive a Sweet tradition BY KATIE MINTZ – SUN NEWSPAPERS

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stole baby Jesus and a lamb from the nativity. A little girl on the Sweets’ street filled the empty cradle with a doll until they could get a permanent replacement from St. Patrick’s Guild in St. Paul. The figures used in the nativity are one-third life size, Alan said. The Sweets, married for 44 years, said they keep a path to the manger shoveled for onlookers. One year, they saw a group of young children kneeling in front of it. They also take care to appreciate the scene, which is lit at night by twinkling blue lights. “I make sure I drive the right way when I come home so I can look at it,” Philothea said. Storey Holland, who attends Our Lady of Grace Church in the Edina with the Sweets, said she treks over from her house about a half-mile away to reflect in front of the manger. “It feels so quiet,” she said.

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Edina resident Erik Ellingson, 80, displays the scorecard from the Dec. 1 league bowling game where he bowled a perfect 300 Wednesday, Dec. 21, in his office at Ellingson & Ellingson in Edina. (Photo by Katie Mintz – Sun Newspapers)

Edina 80-year-old bowls a perfect game Accountant Erik Ellingson scores 300 – 12 strikes BY KATIE MINTZ – SUN NEWSPAPERS Erik Ellingson can add another accomplishment to a long career. The Edina resident and founder of Edina accounting firm Ellingson & Ellingson bowled a perfect 300 game earlier this month. “Every strike was perfect. I was really in the groove. They just flowed,” Ellingson said. It was quite a feat for the 80-year-old who “blind bowls,” but not for lack of eyesight. “Sixty-seven years ago, no one told me about spot bowling,” said Ellingson, who doesn’t look at the arrows on the lane or the pins as he makes his approach. “I can’t look at the alley. It’s all rhythm for me.” He’s been bowling that way since his childhood in small town Harmony, Minn., where he got a job setting pins at the local alley at age 12 – in the days before automatic pinsetters. He even continued the technique overseas, playing on a league while stationed with the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean War.

His perfect game – 12 strikes – came as the second in a three-game series Thursday evening, Dec. 1, during the Thursday Men’s Handicap League at TexaTonka Lanes in St. Louis Park. His first game was below his average 185-190 game. But then the strikes started coming. Bowlers in the packed house gathered around as they piled up. Ellingson said that’s when he began to realize what might happen. “The 10th, 11th and 12th I was quite nervous,” Ellingson said. Most of his teammates have bowled a 300 game – one of them has dozens under his belt. A few years ago, his son, coworker and teammate Rick Ellingson of Minnetonka bowled a perfect game. “I was there that night and I thought, ‘Wow, that’s amazing.’ I never expected to get one,” Ellingson said. But he did. Ellingson said news of the 300 spread like wildfire because of his age. “It turns out I’m one of the oldest ever to do it,” Ellingson said. According to the United States Bowling Congress, the oldest man to bowl 300 in a sanctioned game is 89. Ellingson said he’d hoped to surprise BOWLER: TO PAGE 18

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Ledder, Robb wrap up 20 years of service Longtime Edina School Board members attend last meeting Dec. 12 BY KATIE MINTZ – SUN NEWSPAPERS With a unanimous vote, the Edina School Board bid farewell to two longtime members Monday night, Dec. 12. Boardmember Bert Ledder made the motion to adjourn her final meeting, seconded by another outgoing leader Peyton Robb. Robb and Ledder served on the board for a combined 20 years. Both decided not to run for re-election this November. Newly-elected board members Leny Wallen-Friedman and Sarah Patzloff will be sworn in at the first meeting of the year Monday, Jan. 9.

Peyton Robb Robb completed 12 years of service on the school board. He was elected in 1999 and prior to joining the board served on the district’s Finance and Facilities Committee and the site council at

Concord Elementary School. “I’ve been really proud to have the opportunity to serve the Edina Public School community for 12 years,” Robb said. “I think I’ve helped and made a difference, and learned a lot in the journey as well.” Over the dozen years, he said he is most proud to say he had a part in the district’s continued Robb excellence. He attributed much of that success to a focus on personalized learning. “Everyone learns a little differently and a one-size-fits-all approach just doesn’t work for all our kids,” he said. He said the district has done a good job of tracking data closely, which allows teachers to address individual student needs. In addition to academic options, students are also well served by a variety of leadership and extracurricular opportunities. “The focus on a topic, the pursuit of a goal are very important life skills that kids need to have to be successful and at

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The eldest graduated in 2007. For about the last 12 years, Robb has run a small niche-marketing firm that helps insurance agents, stockbrokers and other professionals celebrate clients’ birthdays and other occasions. With more time, he said he will look for other opportunities, but will also continue be involved in the community. He is currently serving on the city’s Grandview District Small Area Plan Committee. Robb said the district would continue to do well without him. “I think the board is in very good shape and the district is definitely heading in the right direction,” Robb said. “I think it’s proven out by our results. We remain, I believe, the best district in the state, which is what the community expects. I think we have great leadership in place to continue the excellence.”

the high school we’re reaching a 90 percent level of involvement in extracurricular activities,” Robb said. While on the board, Robb served on a number of district committees and represented Edina at the Minnesota School Boards Association, Association of Metropolitan School Districts, and other groups. Board Chair Randy Meyer said Robb was instrumental in the passage of the facilities referendum. “Peyton has gone above and beyond overseeing particular facility issues and concerns around the district, particularly with the facilities referendum in 2003,” Meyer said. “I think we’ve done a lot in the facilities world to increase the life of our buildings, make them more functional both for children with disabilities, as well as extracurLedder ricular use and energy efficiency,” Robb said. The younger of his two children graduated from Edina High School in 2011.

Bert Ledder Ledder completed eight years of service on the school board. She was elected in 2003. Prior to joining the board she BOARD MEMBERS: TO PAGE 15

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Exciting times for Edina Public Schools Supt. Ric Dressen looks back on 2011, ahead to 2012 The 2010 calendar year is winding down. While great learning occurred through the last moments of the final day before winter break, the district leadership has had a strong focus on our planning for the future. As superintendent, I look back with much celebration and appreciation, and I look forward with much excitement and hope.

2011 in review I continue to appreciate the amazing team effort by everyone in our school district to promote great learning and life experiences for our young people. The list of 2011 celebrations and successes are extensive. Some of the celebrations were dynamic – like state athletic championships and the high school band trip to China.

RIC DRESSEN Superintendent Edina Public Schools

celebration as a result of the successful Nov. 8 referendums. The referendums will continue to support learning through technology for the next 10 years.

2012 planning Some of the celebrations were pride-filled – like walking across the graduation stage at the Target Center and the grand opening of the new Cornelia playground. Celebrations also took place as a result of hard work – like balancing the district’s revenue-expenditure budget gap and achieving academic growth for all of our student groupings at all of our schools. We had celebrations that were quietly shared among the teacher, parent and child with a student success story. We had celebrations that were widely recognized – like the district’s international Google award and being named to Newsweek’s Top 100 School Districts. We also have the long-lasting

The new year will provide Edina Public Schools an opportunity to strategically plan for the future. The planning will allow us to dream on what is possible for our young people to ensure their success in a rapidly-changing, culturallydiverse, global society. The strategic work will be shaped by a new vision that will continue to have us be a nationally recognized school district, and to pursue being compared on an international basis. This planning will include the involvement and insights of students, parents, staff and community. The district’s challenge will be to advance its educational mission and maximize its available resources of funds, time, facilities, technology and

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Reform still needed To the editor: In the ongoing debate about controlling government spending versus raising taxes, fairness and accuracy are important. Unfortunately, last week’s letter (“Pledge to not raise taxes not working,” Dec. 15) about property taxes was misleading and partisan. Replacing the state’s Market Value Homestead Credit was supported by the city of Edina and major local government associations. The

Legislature passed and the governor signed the legislation. One reason was that MVHC funding was largely not paid to local governments due to state budget fixes. The past three years Edina was promised up to $300,000, yet received nothing. I voted against that budget fix. Yes, the state’s phantom $261 million MVHC budget – only $89 million was actually paid out – is now gone. In its place is a property value exclusion and $30 million of direct low income property tax relief. And we kept the

staff. The focus of our work will be in providing personalized learning experiences for all students. This will continue to require a team effort. We will build on our current successful practices with a blend of innovation, creativity and hard work. Technology will be a driving force to assist our students in their learning, teachers in their instruction, families in their communications and the district in our operational efficiencies. The strategic plan will be completed in the spring of 2012. Finally, I want to take this opportunity to thank everybody for the successes that have been created this past year. I realize the district still has numerous ways to improve our services and programs. We remain committed to our continuous improvement approach to better meet all learners’ needs. I look forward to an exciting 2012 for our students and our community. Happy holidays, everyone.

state’s much larger local government aid at its previous level, $1.45 billion. Blaming property tax increases, including Edina’s, on the Legislature is hard to defend. Some are not increasing spending and taxes at all, and Edina’s actual state aid stayed the same – nothing. I agree the property value exclusion warrants refining, but anyone planning local budgets assuming increased state aid was unrealistic at best. I have not signed any tax LETTERS: TO NEXT PAGE

Photo captions accompanying the Dec. 15 article “Exploring the wide world of language options” gave the incorrect date of the Chinese class pictured. The class was Wednesday, Dec. 7. Under the “Southdale” heading in the Dec. 15 article “Homeowners will keep trees in right-of-way,” it should note that while most council members indicated comfort providing a $4 million to $5 million combination of loan and tax increment financing to the mall, Councilmember Joni Bennett remains opposed to providing the requested subsidy. The Sun-Current regrets the errors.

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Letters FROM PREVIOUS PAGE pledge. But government is big and expensive and 20 years behind in improving its operations. We do not need to raise taxes. I hope we can resist the political barbs until the next election and get to work on the many reform and productivity opportunities we have. Rep. Keith Downey, R-41A Edina

City council members support dirty air To the editor: Do you know where our elected officials stand on issues of public welfare, such as air quality? Per the Nov. 24 article “Two Centennial Lakes fireplaces to burn gas,” Council members Mary Brindle and Ann Swenson indicated they were against the proposal to convert the outdoor wood-burning fireplace to cleanerburning gas. Councilmember Josh Sprague, absent at first vote, later weighed in and scotched the proposed conversion, sounding a death knell for

clean air in the park. These votes for smoky air symbolize the refusal of some elected officials to take public health seriously by upholding recreational pollution as the gold standard. Wasn’t the switch to gas intended to enhance accessibility for all people to the park, including those with asthma? To not convert the outdoor fireplace is in conflict with the city’s ban of cigarette smoking in parks, which was established to protect and improve public health. Edina has a legal responsibility to remove barriers that prevent access to public spaces. Like tobacco smoke, wood smoke presents a formidable barrier to many, especially those with asthma. It was also disturbing to read that newly-elected Edina School Boardmember Sarah Patzloff dismissed wood smoke as just a potential nuisance that comes with city living, ignoring the fact that soaring asthma rates affect school attendance and that children’s environmental health is key to their performance in school. I believe that if asked, the majority of Edina citizens would prefer clean air. What’s your vote? Please contact me at info@takebacktheair.com to share your thoughts. Julie Mellum Edina

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PUBLIC SAFETY Police report The following is a summary of selected incidents listed on the Edina Police Department weekly crime report Dec. 511: Dec. 5 – Burglaries were reported at four businesses on the 5200 block of Willson Road. The following items were reported stolen: a computer and afghan valued at $2,025; stamps, a computer and bag valued at $2,021; a computer and TV valued at $1,500; and stamps valued at $73. A purse and contents valued at $1,165 were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle on the 6700 block of York Avenue South. A license plate valued at $10 was reported stolen off a vehicle on the 7100 block of France Avenue South. A cell phone valued at $400 was reported stolen on the 5500 block of Village Drive. The victim reported she left her cell phone in a taxicab. Dec. 6 – A burglary was reported on the 6800 block of Indian Hills Road. An unknown person forcibly entered the residence and stole an undetermined amount of property.

Tires and wheels valued at $11,000 were reported stolen off two cars on the 7700 block of France Avenue South. Property damage was reported at Xcel Energy, 5309 70th St. W. An unknown person cut a hole in the fence. A robbery was reported at Southdale Center. A woman was robbed at gunpoint in the parking lot. Credit cards and a driver’s license valued at $7 were stolen. Dec. 8 – A guitar valued at $1,020 was reported stolen from a display at Guitar Center, 3650 Hazelton Road. An 18-year-old Minneapolis woman was arrested for theft at Southdale Center after she was found to have stolen cash from a register and issued unauthorized markdowns valued at $520 while an employee at Macy’s. A 17-year-old boy was arrested for theft at Southdale Center after he was found to have issued unauthorized markdowns and stolen an undetermined amount of merchandise. Suspicious activity was reported on the 6400 block of Barrie Road. A 47-year-old Minneapolis woman was arrested for theft at Southdale Center after JC Penney employees

observed her leave the store without paying for $422 merchandise. Dec. 9 – A 50-year-old Edina man was arrested for driving while intoxicated on the 5900 block of westbound Highway 62 after he was stopped for a traffic violation. Property damage was reported at Southdale Center. An unknown person used a metal car jack to smash the windshield on a vehicle. A snowboard and equipment valued at $700 were reported stolen from a front yard on the 4200 block of Dunberry Lane. Dec. 10 – A wallet and contents valued at $42 was reported stolen from an employee locker at Target, 7000 York Ave. S. Dec. 11 – A 25-year-old Brooklyn Park woman was arrested for DWI on Highway 169 at Highway 7 after she was stopped for a traffic violation. An officer on routine patrol attempted to stop a vehicle that was traveling in excess of the posted speed limit on southbound Highway 100 at 70th Street. A 62-year-old Roseville woman was arrested for theft at Southdale Center after JC Penney employees observed her removed tags from clothing in the store

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Fire report The Edina Fire Department responded to the following incidents Dec. 5-11: Dec. 5 – Paramedic firefighters responded to nine incidents requiring emergency medical service. Firefighters investigated a false fire alarm. Dec. 6 – A request for mutual aid from the Hopkins Fire Department for a possible house fire was cancelled en route. A report of smoke coming from a home on the 4500 block of Rutledge Road was found to be steam from a dryer vent. There were seven EMS responses. Dec. 7 – A request for mutual aid from the St. Louis Park Fire Department for a possible structure fire was cancelled en route. Firefighters investigated a report of natural gas odor outside a home on the 6600 block of Southcrest Drive. No odor PUBLIC SAFETY: TO NEXT PAGE

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Public safety FROM PREVIOUS PAGE was detected. The gas company was contacted to investigate further. There were eight EMS incidents. Dec. 8 – Firefighters helped remove people from a stuck elevator on the 3300 block of Edinborough Way. There were 11 EMS incidents. Dec. 9 – An ambulance and an engine crew responded to the site of a vehicle accident with injuries on Highway 169 on the ramp to Highway 62. A vehicle accident without injuries occurred on Highway 62 at Gleason Road. There were eight EMS responses and three false fire alarm investigations. Dec. 10 – Firefighters checked a report of a carbon monoxide alarm on the 5600 block of Woodcrest Drive. Investigation found a malfunctioning detector for an alarm system, not a carbon monoxide alarm. The homeowner contacted the alarm company for repair. There were six EMS incidents and two false fire alarms. Dec. 11 – There were eight EMS responses. Firefighters investigated two false fire alarms.

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New Edina police officer sworn in Derek Toll was recently sworn in as the Edina Police Department’s newest officer. Toll began work as a police officer Monday, Dec. 5. City Clerk Debra Mangen administered the oath to him Tuesday, Dec. 6. Toll was sworn in with Police Chief Jeff Long at his side and surrounded by his fellow officers, family and friends. Toll’s father, former Baudette Police Chief Larry Toll, pinned on his badge. “There were a lot of roads I had to go down to get here. Ten years later, here I am,” Toll said. “Without the support of my family, I wouldn’t be here. I couldn’t be prouder or happier.” He recently graduated from Alexandria Technical and Community College with a degree in law enforcement. He worked for the past seven years as a paramedic. “Derek has a passion for his work. We know Derek will do a great job for the Edina Police Department like he did most recently in Sartell,” Long said. “He has already made a difference in the lives of those he serves.”

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PUBLIC SAFETY Donation buys new vests for Edina SWAT The Edina Crime Prevention Fund received a $20,000 donation from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous. The monetary gift was made with the intention that new tactical ballistic vests be purchased for the Edina Police Department’s SWAT team. The same donor helped purchase ballistic vests for the SWAT team five years ago. “We are very grateful to receive this generous donation,” said Lt. Jeff Elasky, who serves as commander of the SWAT team. The manufacturer’s warranty on the SWAT vests purchased five years ago ran out in 2009. “It’s important that the officers have peace of mind and protection, that they know that the vests are going to work,” Elasky said. “The vests today offer an even higher level of protection and are lighter, too.” The old vests will be donated to an organization that recycles used equipment and provides it to police departments in need of ballistic protection. While the manufacturer warranty may be expired, often the vest will still effectively protect those who do not have one. New tactical ballistic vests cost about $2,400 each.

EFD provides tips to prevent heating fires A recent fire caused minimal damage to an Edina home thanks to the quick actions of the homeowner and working smoke alarms, according to the Edina Fire Department. However, the fire was preventable. Clothes too close to the home’s gas water heater ignited, spreading to other flammable materials. In addition, the door covering to the 1970s

water heater’s pilot light may have been missing. “This is the prime example of why everyone should check their appliances to make sure they are still in good, working order and also to keep flammables away from any heat source,” Edina Fire Marshal Tom Jenson said. “Heating fires are preventable if precautions are taken.” According to the National Fire Protection Association, 23 percent of home water heater fires had combustibles too close to the heat source. The association recommends keeping any flammable materials at least 3 feet from a heating source.

Keep fire hydrants free from snow The Edina Fire Department is asking residents to take time this winter to dig out fire hydrants on or near their property. Firefighters need hydrants to be readily available when they arrive at a scene. Three feet all around a fire hydrant should be clear of snow and there should be a clear path to the street from it. “The city has about 1,900 fire hydrants,” Edina Fire Chief Marty Scheerer said. “Neither the fire department nor public works has the manpower to dig them out in a major snow event. That’s where Edina’s residents and businesses come in.” During a fire, every second counts. Scheerer said if the space around hydrants is already cleared, valuable time is not wasted locating and digging them out. A fire truck holding 750 gallons of water can be depleted in fewer than four minutes. Residents physically unable to clear a hydrant should ask a neighbor to help or contact the Edina Fire Department, which may be able to assist if available. Info: 952-826-0330.

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Anderson bidding Wooddale congregation farewell He will retire after 35 years as senior pastor but remains on as president of NAE BY PAUL WAHL – SUN NEWSPAPERS Christmas is an exciting and busy time for pastors, but the 2011 version of the celebration of the birth of Christ will be poignant for The Rev. Leith Anderson. He will climb to the pulpit at Wooddale Church to give his final Christmas sermon as senior pastor. He will retire after 35 years of service Dec. 31. Anderson will continue to serve as president of the National Association of Evangelicals, a post he has held twice – most recently having taken the position after the resignation of former president Ted Haggard in 2006. Anderson will also have a continuing relationship with Wooddale, as pastor emeritus or a similar role. “It’s the right time,” Anderson said of his decision to step down. “The church is healthy, happy and strong … we’re in a good place. Building off strength is a good thing.” Anderson says he will miss the people who are part of the church, but will be happy to have a lighter schedule. He has seen many changes in the church, which began as The Wayside Chapel in 1943. Later in 1949, the congregation became Wooddale Baptist Church of Richfield.

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leader. “I had no idea that the best education I would get would come from sitting under Leith’s leadership,” she said. “Leith has taught me more about church leadership than I could have possibly dreamed.” She called Anderson a “strong leader” who believes in investing in young leaders. “Leith has opened doors for me to speak and lead that would not have otherwise been possible,” Fox said. “I will miss my mentor and friend, but I am grateful for all he has taught me.” Tom Bell, Wooddale’s pastoral care pastor, has been an associate of Anderson’s for 16 years. “Through his leadership, I’ve learned to look at ‘church’ through the eyes of someone not yet connected,” Bell said. “Leith has given vision and leadership in ways few pastors do.” The church will begin implementing its pastoral succession plan shortly, including a search process that could take up to two years. Grace Church, Eden Prairie’s other mega-church, spent two years searching for its most recent senior pastor. Church consultants say that is not an uncommon time frame. The church may appoint an interim pastor to serve during the search process, Anderson said, adding he is committed to the success of his successor. “I would hope for someone who is faithful in teaching the Bible and loving people, as well as respecting the history of Wooddale while carving a way into the future,” Anderson said.

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District OKs double-digit levy increase Majority of tax levy increase due to voterapproved referendums BY KATIE MINTZ – SUN NEWSPAPERS Edina School District residents will see a significant increase in taxes next year – because they voted for them. The Edina School Board unanimously approved its final tax levy for 2012 Monday evening, Dec. 12. At $39.8 million, the levy is 14.7 percent more than the current year, but about 10 percent of the increase is due to passage of technology and operating levies on the Nov. 8 ballot, Director of Business Services Margo Nash said. According to the district, 78 percent of the total levy comes from voterapproved measures. Nash said, while an increase, the

final levy also represents district efforts to reduce taxpayer expenses. When the school board adopted the preliminary levy in September, it did not yet know if referendums on the Nov. 8 ballot would be approved. The $33 million preliminary levy was the state allowed maximum assuming the referendums did not pass. At the same funding level, with passage of the referendums, the total levy would have been $40.3 million, a 16.1 percent increase, had the district not sought further cuts. “The Finance and Facilities Committee recommended in September that we look at each of the individual levy areas for reductions,” Nash said. The district was able to reduce the debt service levy and other levies a combined $467,004, or about 1.2 percent, bringing the total levy to $39.8 million, she said. Of the 14.7 percent increase, 10 per-

cent is attributed to the voter referendums. A few other factors also came into play, Nash said. About 0.5 percent of the increase is due to the elimination of the Market Value Homestead Credit program. The state Legislature replaced the program, which reimbursed local jurisdictions for credits applied to tax bills of homes valued under $414,000, with the market value exclusion program this year. The new program instead reduces the taxable value of homes under $413,800. As a result, many cities, counties and school districts have smaller tax bases this year, leading some to raise tax rates to collect the same amount. About 2.2 percent of the increase came from prior year adjustments for enrollment growth, abatements, unemployment, alternative facilities and cooperative leases, Nash said. Another 2 percent was due to growth in resident enrollment.

For a home that saw a 3 percent decrease in value from $350,000 in 2011 to $339,500 in 2012, school district taxes will increase $203. For a home that saw a 3 percent decrease in value from $550,000 to $533,500, school district taxes will increase $322. The increase was not shown on tax statements sent by Hennepin County this fall before the election. Tax bills received this spring will reflect the increase. At the Dec. 12 meeting, the school board also unanimously authorized financing of $15 million to help with cash flow following the state’s delay of payments to school districts. Nash said the interest on the bond would cost the district about $90,000 to $100,000 this school year, now about halfway over. She said in following years the cost would be greater. She said the fee to borrow the money would be about $15,000.

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Board members FROM PAGE 5 served on the district’s Parent Leadership Council and was also on the committee that worked on the 2003 facilities referendum. “One of the things I’m most proud of is seeing the performing arts center at the high school,” built as part of the referendum, she said, noting it serves both students and community members who attend plays, concerts and other events in the space. She ran for the school board eight years ago because the three incumbents “needed a challenge,” Ledder said, noting she has been popular with voters. “The two times that I did run I had the most votes,” Ledder said. “I think I speak for the people that don’t speak. The ones that aren’t there. The ones that can’t speak. The ones that are afraid to speak. There’s still a portion of Edina that doesn’t say anything because they’re afraid to.” In recent years, Ledder was vocal about retaining elementary Spanish language curriculum amid budget cuts and addressing substance use among students. She said one of the most chal-

lenging aspects of service was hiring a new superintendent in 2006. She said the district found the right person. While on the board, Ledder also served on numerous district committees, including chairing the Board Policy Committee and membership on the Board Finance and Facilities Committee, Edina Alternative Compensation Steering Committee and more. “Her time and efforts were in a big way around board policy,” Meyer said. “The thousands and thousands of words that have been changed in policy as a result of Bert’s effort is very, very significant.” Ledder said when she first started on the board, the policy was on a CD. It was later put online “and then all of the sudden it was like this was kind of out of date.” As part of the committee, she went over all the policies, reworking and rewriting many. Meyer said Ledder was a strong advocate for kids, even after her sons graduated in 2003 and 2005. Ledder said she decided not to run for re-election to allow someone with younger children to sit on the board. “We really need that voice. It was tending to be about what is important about high school kids,” she said. She said she has graduated too to a

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new line of service. She will be working with the Gustavus Adolphus College Library Associates – one of her sons graduated from the college – to fundraise and increase awareness for the library. Ledder also runs an online cabin décor business that she said is taking more of her time. “I’ve really enjoyed working with the people that I’ve worked with. I hope they continue to still be the best in the state, then in the country,” she said.

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Edina teachers win TIES tech awards Erin Plasch and Mark Carlson of Edina Public Schools were recognized as TIES Exceptional Teachers at the TIES 2011 Education Technology Conference held earlier this month. They were among 83 teachers chosen by superintendents in the 46-distric technology consortium for the award, which recognizes teachers who model the best practices in using technology in their classroom and engaging students in learning. Plasch, a gifted resource teacher, seeks to continually expand the use of technology to enhance, personalize and differentiate instruction. Her students participate in online learning using Moodle and use a variety of tools for digital storytelling, including iMovie to create videos and Scratch to animate stories. Plasch received an innovation grant from the Edina Education Fund to implement e-readers into her classroom and saw an increase in engagement in student reading in all of her students. She

recently received a Teaching and Technology certificate through Hamline University, where she was one of 29 Edina teachers participating in the cohort. Because of her work with the cohort, she has inspired staff to use Moodle at the elementary level and begin screen-casting lessons for anywhere and anytime learning. Carlson, a ninth-grade mathematics teacher at Valley View Middle School, began flipping his instruction in the spring of 2009. Creating screen casts of his lessons, he embeds the videos into Moodle for easier student access. Always working to improve his practice, Carlson added formative assessment to the videos last year via Moodle quizzes as a way to gauge student understanding and plan instruction for the following day. Using LaTeX, he has written questions for each section, and students have access to the video if they need to review while taking the formative assessment. Carlson has now embedded three levels of differentiated, standards-based instruction into his daily teaching. He notes that with this pedagogy, students are achieving at a much higher level and he has a better understanding of what

students know and what they don’t. Besides being recognized at the conference, each teacher is featured in the TIES Exceptional Teachers publication and received a certificate.

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FORSLINE - LORIMER Ashley Anne Forsline and Matthew Alexander Lorimer were married October 22, 2011 in Scottsdale, AZ. A beautiful sunset reception followed the ceremony. Ashley is the daughter of John

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MARTIN - KOLUMBUS Meghan Martin and Ryan Kolumbus were married September 24, 2011 at the Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, Minneapolis. Their reception was at Target Field, and they have a

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Coyotes FROM PAGE 1 help policy makers and animal control officers deal with the animals. “We’re trying to get everyone on the same page,” Edina Police Chief Jeff Long said. “We know that we have coyotes in Edina and we know that we have coyotes throughout the state. It can’t be up to one individual municipality to try to reign in the coyote population.” Last spring, there were three reports of coyote attacks on pets in Edina. In two of the incidents, dogs received puncture wounds or lacerations, Edina Animal Control Officer Tim Hunter said. Earlier this month, a fourth attack occurred leaving another dog bruised, Hunter said. Paul Smith said his small dog was attacked Saturday night, Dec. 3, in his backyard near Interlachen Country Club. He and his wife had just let the dog and their larger dog out when they heard a blood-curling scream. “My wife went running out. My little dog was in a coyote’s mouth,” he said during public comment at the city council meeting Dec. 6. “Now we can’t let our dog out in the neighborhood, and I don’t think young kids can go out in the neighborhood,” he said. Howard Goldman, Minnesota state director for the Humane Society of the United States, said he’s hearing similar stories across the metro and beyond. Representatives at the event spanned from St. Cloud to Rosemount. Lynsey White Dasher, the Humane Society’s Washington, D.C.-based urban wildlife specialist who led the workshop, said fear is a common reaction when coyotes are spotted in urban areas, and especially when pets are attacked. Many believe the aggression will escalate to humans. Over the past three decades, however, there have been about 160 recorded

attacks on humans, mostly in southwest states, she said. That’s far less than one a year. “You’re more likely to be killed by a champagne cork or a golf ball than you are to be bit by a coyote,” said Dasher, who participated in one of the longestrunning coyote studies in Cook County, Ill., and speaks to cities across the nation. Still, policy makers and animal control officers, under pressure from constituents, might decide to remove coyotes either through relocation or lethal measures, she said. Not only is the practice inhumane and expensive, it is also ineffective, she said. Dasher cited a seven-year study conducted in Colorado. Every year, between 60 percent and 75 percent of the coyote population in an area was killed. The coyotes were back to prestudy population within eight months after the study concluded, she said. She said the best approach to living with coyotes involves changing both coyote and human behavior. Dasher recommends a comprehensive management plan, like one developed by Denver, Colo., that focuses on monitoring and collecting data, education and outreach and coyote hazing. “Every time we see a coyote and don’t react we’re teaching coyotes that we’re nothing to be afraid of,” Dasher said. Hazing is meant to re-instill the natural fear of humans in coyotes that have grown comfortable with humans in urban settings. It includes yelling and waving arms, or using other noisemakers, to scare away the animal. Dasher said it’s important multiple people participate in hazing so coyotes don’t learn only to stay away from policemen in navy blue shirts. After three hazing scares, coyotes usually keep out of human sight, she said. The fear is also passed to the coyote’s family and offspring. “The beauty of hazing is anybody can do it at any time. You don’t have to be an animal control officer,” she said.

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She said human behavior must also be changed. In addition to hazing, people should learn to protect their pets by not leaving them unattended outdoors and to eliminate food attractants that draw coyotes close to homes, including pet food, compost and trash. Children should also be taught to recognize coyotes and to never run from a coyote, as it might prompt a predatory response. Bloomington Police Sgt. Todd Lewis, who oversees the city’s animal control officers and attended the workshop, said there have been no reported attacks on pets in Bloomington. Coyote sightings are isolated. “We’re affected by coyotes and other critters. The main thing is keeping food away,” he said. Bloomington revised its wildlife feeding ordinance in 2009 to limit food to containers 5 feet off the ground or higher, with the exception of birdseed mixtures, to primarily address deer and goose issues. It also impacts coyotes, Lewis said. He said he plans to put education materials from the workshop on the city’s website as well. In Edina, Hunter said the city would offer hazing training early next year in targeted neighborhoods where coyotes are prevalent. Last spring, the city discussed a proposed policy that would allow wildlife management professionals, at city discretion, to use traps or discharge firearms in city limits to remove problem coyotes. The policy never came back for council approval and the measures have not been used, Hunter said. He believes education and hazing are the best methods moving forward. In the most recent coyote attack on a dog, he said the resident had seen the coyote in his backyard 10 or more times before the incident. “It’s a perfect example where if he had known or understood some of the practices he could have hazed and harassed that coyote to the point where the coyote wouldn’t be coming back,” Hunter said.

Erik Ellingson, 80, of Edina bowled a perfect 300 game Thursday, Dec. 1, at Texa-Tonka Lanes in St. Louis Park. (Photo by Katie Mintz – Sun Newspapers)

Bowler FROM PAGE 4 his wife with the news when he got home from the game, but she already heard. Immediately following the final strike, a teammate was on the phone with his son, who stayed home sick from league that night. “I’m just glad he got to experience that,” the younger Ellingson said. Ellingson has since also received congratulations from friends and clients from 34 years of business in Edina. He still works everyday at Ellingson & Ellingson, where three of his six children are also certified public accountants. He plans to continue working and bowling for years to come. “As long as I can bowl I’ll bowl,” he said.

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Greetings to All of our Families and Friends, This is the 50th Christmas that has been celebrated at Heritage of Edina. We have special decorations inside all four of the buildings and all through the underground walkways between the buildings. Outside the lawns, balconies, bushes, and trees are decorated with lights, giving the whole block a special glow. We invite everyone to drive by in the evening to see the lights and enjoy the beauty of Christmas. During the daytime from 8am to 4pm, we invite everyone to stop by for lunch and a tour. Call 952-920-9145. From all of us at Heritage of Edina, we wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah or Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for the New Year 2012.

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CHRISTMAS MEETINGS OLD APOSTOLIC LUTHERAN CHURCH OF MINNEAPOLIS

Friday, December 23 Monday, December 26, 2011

11am & 6pm Daily Eden Prairie High School Activity Center 17185 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55346

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C hristmas Eve/ Noche Buena —Sat / Sab , Dec 24 Assumption Church • 305 E 77th Street, Richfield

English Mass 4:00pm/Missa en Español 7:00pm With the Bloomington—Richfield—St. Bonaventure Church • 901 E 90th Street, Bloomington 4:30pm & 10:00pm Eden Prairie Catholic Churches Church of St. Edward •Mass 9401 Nesbitt Ave S, Bloomington 4:00pm, 6:00pm & 11:00pm Mass

Nativity of Mary Church • 9900 Lyndale Ave S , Bloomington 4:00pm & 11:00pm Mass

Pax Christi Church • 12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie

December 24, 4:00 & 11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Services December 25, 9:00 a.m. Christmas Day Slipper Sunday

4:00, 6:00, 8:00 & 10:00pm Mass

St. Peter’s Church • 6730 Nicollet Ave S, Richfield 4:00pm & 10:00pm Mass

St. Richard’s Church • 7540 Penn Ave S, Richfield 5:00pm Mass

Christmas Day/ Navidad—Sun/Dom, Dec 25 Assumption Church

English 9:00am/Español 11:00am, 1:00pm & 6:00pm

St. Bonaventure Catholic Community 8:00am & 10:00am Mass

Church of St. Edward 9:30am & 11:00am Mass

Nativity of Mary Catholic Church 8:30am & 10:30am Mass

Pax Christi Catholic Community 9:00am & 11:00am Mass

St. Peter’s Catholic Church 9:00am & 11:00am Mass

St. Richard’s Catholic Church 9:00am & 11:00am Mass

Richfield United Methodist Church 5835 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis 612-861-6086 www.richfieldumc.org

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8600 E. Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington, MN 55438 www.peacebloomington.org 952-944-6510 Pastor Mark Nelson

Family Service 3pm Festival Service 5pm Candlelight Service 10:30pm (musical prelude 10pm)

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Saturday, December 24th - 3:30 and 5:00 pm

Christmas Day Sunday, December 25th - 9:30 am

St. George’s Episcopal Church

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The Rev. Paul Allick

Regular Sunday Services 8:00 and 10:15 am Adult Education 9:15 am

4801 France Avenue South, Mpls 612-927-8849 www.goodshepherdmpls.org

Mount Olivet Lutheran Church www.mtolivet.org

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Sunday, December 18 8, 9:30, 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICES 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 p.m. CHRISTMAS DAY 10 and 11 a.m.

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4 PM “A Common Thread” A contemporary retelling of the Christmas story through drama, music, media and narrative

8 PM and 10 PM Candlelight Services String quartet, bells and blended choirs

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Worship Team vocalist and musicians Westwood Lutheran Church 9001 Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park, MN 952-545-5623 / www.westwoodlutheran.org

Celebrate Christmas! Sunday, December 18 Advent Worship Service • 8:15 am Children’s Christmas Pageant • 11:00 am Wednesday, December 21 Soup Supper • 6:00 pm Christmas Carols & Communion • 7:00 pm Thursday, December 22 The Edina Coalition for Grief Support’s Holiday Service of Remembrance • 4:30 pm Saturday, December 24 • Christmas Eve Child-Friendly Service • 4:00 pm Candlelight Services • 5:30 & 11:00 pm Sunday, December 25 • Christmas Day Worship Service • 10:00 am

Edina Community Lutheran Church 4113 W. 54th St., Edina, MN 55424 (2 blocks west of France Ave.)

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Portland Avenue United Methodist Celebrate Christmas with Us! Saturday, December 24 9:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols. Sunday, December 25 - 10:00 am Christmas Worship Jesus is Born!! 8000 Portland Ave • Bloomington, MN (1 Block South of 494)

952-888-6070

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Christmas at Oak Grove Church Saturday, December 24th / Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m. Family Service - Music and Drama provided by children and youth (No nursery provided; bring entire family to the service) 11:00 p.m. Communion and Candlelighting Service The Chancel Choir offers inspirational vocal selections

Sunday, December 25th 10:45 a.m. Christmas Day Service

Oak Grove Presbyterian Church 2200 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington 952-888-4621 • www.oakgrv.org Inclusive and Multicultural

An Indescribable Gift Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship 4:30 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. Christmas Day Worship 8:30 a.m. Atonement Lutheran Church 98th & Portland – Bloomington 952-881-9244

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Westwood Community Church Dec 24 at 1:00, 2:20, 3:40, 5:00 8:40 & 10:00pm www.westwoodcc.org/christmas 952-224-7300 NW corner of Hwy 5 & 41 Chanhassen

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Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church 9920 Normandale Boulevard Bloomington, MN 55437 (952) 835-7585 www.nhumc.net Saturday, December 24

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Services

Pax Christi Catholic Community www.paxchristi.com Christmas Eve 4:30 pm: A Traditional Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols

Christmas Day 10:30 am: Worship and Celebration

4:00 pm, 7:00 pm with Communion, and 10:00 pm

CHRISTMAS EVE - Saturday, December 24 4 pm Family Worship 10 pm Music and Candlelight Worship

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Sunday, December 25

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10 am Worship with Communion

Robbinsdale United Church of Christ

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4200 Lake Road • Robbinsdale, MN 55422 763-537-6965 www.robbinsdaleucc.org

Pastors: Donavon P. Eslinger, Otis P. Borop

Pastor: Rev. T. Michael Rock An Open, Affirming & Welcoming Congregation!

12100 Pioneer Trail • Eden Prairie, MN 55347 Fr. Patrick Kennedy • 952-941-3150

Christmas Eve, December 24 Mass w/Children’s Liturgy of the Word 4:00pm Christmas Mass (in Nazareth Hall) 4:00pm Christmas Mass 6:00pm Christmas Mass 8:00pm Lessons and Carols 9:30pm Solemn Celebration of Christmas Mass 10:00pm

Christmas Day, December 25 Christmas Masses

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Mount Calvary Lutheran Church 301 County Road 19, Excelsior, MN 55331 952-474-8893, www.mountcalvary.org

Pre-Christmas Eve Service Wednesday, December 21, 7pm

Christmas Eve Services 2:00, 3:30, 5:00, 9:00 and 10:30pm

Christmas Day Service 10:00am

Amahl & the Night Visitors A one-act opera by Gian Carlo Menotti

Friday & Saturday, January 6-7, 7pm Sunday, January 8, 2pm The timeless story of a poor boy and his mother who offer shelter to the Three Kings on their journey to Bethlehem.

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Bloomington Lutheran Church 952.888.2475

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Church of St. Patrick - Edina (952) 941-3164 www.stpatrick-edina.org

Christmas Eve – Sat. Dec. 24 4pm

Youth & Children’s Choir & Orchestra Caroling begins at 3:30pm 10pm Adult Choir & Orchestra Candlelight Caroling begins at 9:30pm

Christmas Day Mass – Dec. 25 9am Handbell Choir & Violin 11am Adult Choir & Orchestra 15-minute prelude before each Mass Corner of Gleason & Valley View Roads

Saturday, December 24 9:15 pm Pre-service Music 10:00 pm Candlelight Worship Service MESSAGE:

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23 Pictures with St. Nick Where: Galleria, 69th Street and France Avenue, Edina When: Noon to 1 p.m. (also Saturday, Dec. 24) Price: Free, bring your camera Info: galleriaedina.com

24 Free Family Flick: “Charlie Brown Christmas” Where: Theatres at Mall of America, Bloomington When: 10 a.m. Price: Free Info: xr.com/moa

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26 Storytime by the Trees Where: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska When: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Price: Free with admission Info: arboretum.umn.edu or 952-443-1400

Storytime: Biscuit Where: Galleria Barnes & Noble, 3225 W. 69th St., Edina When: 11 a.m. Price: Free Info: 952-920-0633

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27 Toddler Tuesdays: Dancercise Kids! Where: Rotunda at Mall of America, Bloomington When: 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Price: Free Info: mallofamerica.com Winter Fiesta! (ages 6-12) Where: Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield When: 1-4 p.m. Price: $20 per child Info: richfieldrecreation.com and 612-861-9395

THURSDAY

28 Walks for the Curious: Guided Hot Chocolate Walks Where: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska When: 10-11:30 a.m. Price: $7.50 members, $15 non-members Info: 952-443-1400 Open Gym (ages 12-18) Where: South View Middle School Gym, 4725 South View Lane, Edina When: 10 a.m. to noon Price: $5 Info: edinacommunityed.org

29 Grief Support Group Where: Edina Community Lutheran Church, 4113 W. 54th St., Edina When: 4:30-6 p.m. Price: $3 donation suggested Info: 952-937-5933 or edinagriefsupport.org Brodini Comedy and Music Act Where: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina When: Noon Price: Free Info: 952-833-9540

A&J Painting is a family owned and operated business. A&J Painting is a family owned and operated business that was started 15 years ago with my sons Andrew, Jeremiah, and David. In today’s economic climate we have maintained a healthy business due to our professional approach and work ethic that carries the highest standards of quality for every job. We have thrived over the years because of the volume of callbacks and customer referrals from previously contracted jobs. No contract is too big or too small for our company. A&J Painting operates as a licensed and insured painting company that offers trained and skilled (journeyman) employee’s to paint and remodel your home or business. All of our employee’s have been with the company for several years and each has been trained to the highest standards. We take pride in the honesty, integrity, and character of the young men we have employed. My son Andrew is a highly skilled and trained carpenter. He also does taping, knock down ceilings, tiling, installs plumbing, lighting fixtures, countertops and offers many types of custom carpentry. Andrew operates a professional spray booth off site for finishes on cabinetry and furniture. His current focus is on remodeling, updating, and modernizing homes and

businesses. Andrew’s perfectionist approach to every job and the extent of his skill set have made him one of the best craftsman in the Twin Cities. My other two sons run the painting end of the business and are also professionally trained Artists. Jeremiah attended the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and later studied under the mentorship of the nationally renowned portrait and fresco painter Mark Balma. David similarly was accepted into a full time master apprenticeship program at the young age of 16 at the highly respected Atelier Lack Studio. They followed in the family tradition of mastering a professional craft and skill which they have brought to our company. Between the two they offer 25 years of experience painting interior and exterior homes in the metro area with our family business. A&J Painting takes great pride in our ability to make a true and lasting impression on you. I can’t tell you how many letters and calls I have received over the years from customers who just wanted to share with me what a great job we did. We hope to have the opportunity to do so with you as well. We are only a call or email away to offer you a free estimate of our professional services.

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SENIOR CENTER CALENDAR Friday, Dec. 23 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Open Bowling at Southtown Lanes, 9 a.m.; Social Bridge, 9 a.m.; Gentle Yoga*, 9:10 a.m.; Mah Jongg, noon; Poker, 12:30 p.m.; BZZ**, 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Senior Center Closed for Holiday

Tuesday, Dec. 27 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tap Dance**, 9 a.m.; Duplicate Bridge, 9 a.m.; Digital Camera, 9:30 a.m.; Gentle Yoga*, 10:15 a.m.; Pinochle, 1 p.m.; Bowling, 1 p.m.; BZZ**, 1 p.m.; Health Insurance Counselor, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tap Dance**, 8 a.m.;

Duplicate Bridge, 9 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.; Mah Jongg, 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Low Impact*, 8:15 a.m.; Gentle Yoga*, 9 a.m.; Computer Group, 9:30 a.m.; Needle Talk, 1 p.m.; Scrabble, 1 p.m.; Rhythmic Feet, 2:30 p.m.

All events are held at the Edina Senior Center, 5280 Grandview Square, unless otherwise noted. *Register with Edina Community Education, 952-848-3952. **Register with Edina Senior Center, 952833-9570.

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LEGAL NOTICES Probate Notice

Telephone: (763) 767-6200 Facsimile: (763) 757-5665

(Official Publication) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PROBATE/MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION COURT FILE NO. 27-PA-PR-11-1399 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: Estate of Clayton Jerome Bangs, also known as Clayton J. Bangs, Decedent. Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated June 22, 2006. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Jeffrey A. Bangs, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent's estate.

ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent's estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: December 8, 2011 Alonna Warns Registrar Dated: December 8, 2011 Mark Peterson Court Administrator Roy B. Henline (MN# 142487) Henline Law, PA 7044 East Fish Lake Road Maple Grove Minnesota 55311

(Dec. 15 & 22, 2011) D1-BangsProbate

Public Notice (Official Publication) MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE Minnesota Limited Liability Company Notice of Dissolution Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 322B Name of Limited Liability Company: Pulte Title Agency of Minnesota, LLC If the Dissolution is approved pursuant to 322B.806 subd 2, the date & place of the meeting where the resolution was approved; and a statement that the requisite vote of the members was received, or that the member validly took action without a meeting - Chap 322B.81 subd 1 (2)(i): Date of Meeting: September 6, 2011 List the place where the meeting was held: Edina, Minnesota I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. /s/ Gary Wilkerson Date: September 9, 2011 Contact Name: Lisa M. Ashley Phone Number: 952-897-1707 (Dec. 1,8,15,22, 2011) D1-PulteTitle

sumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Golden Property Principal Place of Business: 4501 Washburn Ave S, Mpls, MN 55410 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Douglas S. Gordhamer, 4501 Washburn Ave S, Mpls, MN 55410; David E. Gordhamer, 3221 Skycroft Dr, Mpls, MN 55418 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. FILED: November 22, 2011 /s/ Douglas Gordhamer, Co-Owner (Dec. 15 & 22, 2011) D1-GoldenProperty

City of Edina (Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MN 55424 Notice of Public Hearing THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL will meet at the Edina City Hall, Council Chambers, 4801 West 50th Street, on Wednesday, January 3, 2012, 7:00 PM, and will at said time and place consider the following: Preliminary Plat Approval. Xcel Energy, 7777 Washington Avenue South, Edina, MN. RLS 1283. Subdivide to create new plat. Generally located west of Highway 169 and north of 78th Street West. Amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 850. 850.04. Subd. 3. Revisions to Approved Site Plans. Amendment to Zoning Ordinance No.

850. 850.07. Subd. 23. The Regulation of Utility Equipment. All recommendations and objections will be heard at said meeting. BY ORDER OF THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION Debra Mangen City Clerk (Dec. 22, 2011) D1-Jan3PHN

City of Edina (Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA 4801 W. 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 HENNEPIN COUNTY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BRAEMAR ARENA – ONE (1) NEW ICE RESURFACER WITH TRADE-IN OF 1996 ZAMBONI, MODEL 552 CONTRACT NO. 12-1PK BIDS CLOSE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2012 SEALED BIDS will be received and opened in the Mayor’s Conference Room in Edina City Hall, 4801 West 50th Street at 11:00 AM., Wednesday, January 11, 2012. The Edina City Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2012 to consider said bids. Bids shall be in sealed envelope with a statement thereon showing the work covered by the bid. Bids should be addressed to the Park and Recreation Director, City of Edina, 4801 West 50th Street, Edina, Minnesota 55424, and may be mailed or submitted personally. Bids received by the Park and Recreation Director, either through the mail or by personal submission, after the time set for receiving them may be returned unopened. Bids must be in conformance with specifications which are available at Edina City Hall, Park and Recreation Department. No bids will be considered unless sealed and accompanied by bid bond or certified check payable to the City of Edina in the amount of at least ten percent (10%) of all bids. The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any portion thereof. Hard copy plans and specifications are available from the City of Edina Park and Recreation Department (952-826-0435) for a non-refundable fee of $30.00. BY ORDER OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL

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City of Edina (Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA 4801 W 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VIKINGS HILL NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-386 The Edina City Council will meet at the Edina City Hall on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following proposed improvements to be constructed under the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. Viking Hills Neighborhood Roadway Improvement Improvement No. BA-386

Estimated Total Assessment Cost $297,745.00

The area proposed to be assessed by the proposed improvements includes all properties between and including:

(Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA 4801 W 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VALLEY ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-387 The Edina City Council will meet at the Edina City Hall on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following proposed improvements to be constructed under the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. Valley Estates Neighborhood Roadway Improvement Improvement No. BA-387

Estimated Total Assessment Cost $759,132.00

The area proposed to be assessed by the proposed improvements includes all properties between and including:

6100 to 6153 Artic Way

6112 to 6229 Creek Valley Rd, 6200 to 6225 Balder Ln, 6405 to 6428 Nordic Cir, 6500 to 6625 Nordic Dr, 6501 to 6620 Scandia Rd, and 6401 Gleason Rd.

These properties are proposed to be assessed at approximately $6,616.00 per residential equivalent unit;

These properties are proposed to be assessed at approximately $8,931.00 per residential equivalent unit;

Debra Mangen City Clerk

Debra Mangen City Clerk (Dec. 22 & 29, 2011) D1-BA-386

(Dec. 22 & 29, 2011) D1-BA-387

Debra Mangen City Clerk (Dec. 22, 2011) D1-IceResurfacerBids

THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT (Official Publication)

PUBLIC NOTICE OF AERATION WARNING AERATION SYSTEM BEGINS OPERATION IN

CLEARY LAKE MURPHY LAKE HYLAND LAKE LAKE REBECCA Three Rivers Park District will operate aeration systems in CLEARY LAKE, MURPHY LAKE, HYLAND LAKE AND LAKE REBECCA beginning the week of January 9, 2012, which may result in UNSAFE ICE CONDITIONS on portions of the lakes for the duration of the winter. Anyone using the lakes should be aware of the DANGER OF OPEN WATER OR THIN ICE. The aeration system is used to keep fish alive by assuring they receive sufficient oxygen. Cleary Lake Regional Park is located at 18106 Texas Ave., in Prior Lake. MurphyHanrehan Park Reserve is located at 15501 Murphy Lake Road, in Savage. Hyland Lake Park Reserve is located at 8737 East Bush Lake Road, in Bloomington. Lake Rebecca Park Reserve is located at 9831 County Road 50, in Rockford. The parks are operated by Three Rivers Park District. (Dec. 22, 2011) C2/C3/D1/D2/D3/D4/ NC/SC-ThreeRiversAerationWarning

City of Edina (Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA 4801 W. 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WATER METER REPLACEMENTS BIDS CLOSE JANUARY 10, 2012 SEALED BIDS will be received and opened in Conference Room A, at the Public Works and Parks Maintenance facility, 7450 Metro Blvd, Edina, at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2012. The Edina City Council will meet at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2012, to consider said bids. The following are approximate major quantities: REPLACEMENT OF WATER METERS RANGING IN SIZE FROM 5/8” TO 4” 14,000 EA Bids shall be in a sealed envelope with a statement thereon showing the work covered by the bid. Bids should be addressed to the City Engineer, City of Edina, 7450 Metro Blvd, Edina, Minnesota 55439, and may be mailed or submitted personally. Bids received by the City Engineer, either through the mail or by personal submission, after the time set for receiving them may be returned unopened. Digital plans are available for a non-refundable fee of $10.00 at http://www.cityofedina.com/engineering under Construction Projects or at http://www.questcdn.com. Enter eBidDoc #1815404. Paper plans are available from Docunet for a non-refundable fee of $30.00 plus tax and shipping, 800936-2863. No bids will be considered unless sealed and accompanied by bid bond or certified check payable to the City of Edina in the

amount of at least ten percent (10%) of all bids. The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any portion thereof. BY ORDER OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL. Debra Mangen City Clerk (Dec. 22, 2011) D1-WaterMeterBids

School District 273 (Official Publication) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 273 EDINA, MINNESOTA November 7, 2011 7:05 P.M. Chair Meyer called to order the regular meeting of the School Board. Members present: Almog, Cella, Ledder, Meyer, Neville, Robb, Skrentner. Staff present: Dressen, Burke, Jackson, Kodrich, Nash. Member Ledder moved and Member Skrentner seconded that the minutes of the special meeting of October 24, 2011; the regular meeting of October 24, 2011; and the special meeting of October 25, 2011, be approved. All members voted Aye. PRESENTATION • Special Education Retooling at Edina High School – Principal Bruce Locklear; Special Education Teachers Steve Clarke, Jen Cordes and Jen Helleen; and School Psychologists Michelle Maloney and Bruce Swanson REPORTS • West Metro Education Program (WMEP Update – Cathy Cella, Edina School Board; and Dr. Ric Dressen, Superintendent • Minnesota Continuous Improvement Monitoring Process – Penny Kodrich, Director of Special Services CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE 1. Personnel Recommendations 2. Expenditures Payable on November 7, 2011 3. Commendation of 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists and Commended Students 4. Edina High School Orchestra Performing Tour to Italy ACTION ITEMS APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE 1. 2012-2013 Early Childhood Through Grade 12 School Calendar Amended 2. School Start/End Times, 2012-2013 3. Master Agreement – Independent School District 273 and Education Minnesota/Edina Amended 4. Scheduled Review of 100 Series Policies – School District, Phase I DISCUSSION 1. Course Changes at Edina High School for 2012-2013 2. Courses to Be Discontinued at Edina Secondary Schools for 2012-2013 3. New Courses at Edina Secondary Schools for 2012-2013 ANNOUNCEMENTS Dr. Dressen noted the upcoming election on November 8 and that the results will be posted on the district website as soon as they become available. He shared that the district is continuing with its strategic planning efforts, is looking at its communications model and its partnership efforts, and that the district will have Legal Notices continued on next page

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COMMUNITY NOTES Sen. Al Franken visits Edina auto shop U.S. Sen. Al Franken visited Grandview Tire & Auto in Edina Saturday, Dec. 10, where he joined Edina Mayor Jim Hovland and other local officials and energy advocates showcasing new energy-efficiency improvements. Gradview Tire & Auto, 5415 70th St. W., will add solar panels as part of Edina’s Property Assessed Clean Energy financing program that allows businesses to partner with local governments to afford to make energy-efficient improvements. Edina is the first city in Minnesota to launch a PACE program, which will help Grandview Tire & Auto install the solar panels to cut energy costs. Franken, a member of the Senate Energy Committee, recently launched his “Back to Work Minnesota” initiative to retrofit public and private buildings to make them more energy efficient. At the event, he congratulated Grandview Tire & Auto and the city for its partnership.

Edina dancers to perform ‘Nutcracker’ Seven Edina dancers will perform in Loyce Houlton’s “Nutcracker Fantasy,” which runs Friday, Dec. 23, to Saturday, Dec. 31, at the newly refurbished Cowles Center in Minneapolis. Minnesota Dance Theatre Artistic Director Lise Houlton will direct the masterpiece choreographed by her mother and Minnesota Dance Theatre founder Loyce Houlton. The show has more than 70 dancers, including Edina students Carlie Clemmerson, Katie Curran, Cade Duff, Kylan Duff, Robyn Jutsum, Annika

Peyton Knutson and Rita Tsapatsi. This year, the Tchaikovsky score will be pre-recorded due to ongoing work on The Cowles Center’s unfinished orchestra pit. Tickets are $36 and can be purchased in person at The Cowles Center box office 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and two hours prior to performances on Saturday and Sunday, by phone at 612-306-3600 or at thecowlescenter.org.

Outdoor ice rinks opening for season The 10-acre lake at Centennial Lakes Park in Edina is slated to open soon for the skating season. The official opening date is yet to be determined due to warm weather. Ice at the park, 7499 France Ave. S., is groomed daily by maintenance crews. In between skate sessions, skaters can warm up near indoor and outdoor fireplaces while enjoying hot chocolate, hot dogs and other snacks from the concessions stand. There is no admission charge to skate at Centennial Lakes. Skate rental is available for $5 per pair. Ice sled rental is $7 per hour and trainers are available for $5 per hour. Photo identification must be given as a deposit for all rentals. Concessions stand and rental hours are 4 to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday and noon to 9:30 p.m. Sunday. For skaters that have their own equipment, the rink and warming house will open at noon on weekdays. Additional hours are also available during all Edina school holidays. Edina’s 12 other general outdoor ice skating rinks were also slated to open for the season Friday, Dec. 23, weather permitting.

The 12 rinks are at Arden, Cornelia School, Countryside, Creek Valley, Highlands, Lewis, Normandale, Pamela, Strachauer, Todd, Walnut Ridge and Weber parks. All locations feature warming houses and general skating, and all but Countryside have hockey rinks. Regular hours are 4 to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Holiday hours are noon to 9:30 p.m. weekdays Dec. 21 through Jan. 2, except noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 31 and 1 to 8 p.m. Jan. 1. Rinks will be closed Dec. 25. Rinks will be open noon to 9:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Jan. 30 and Feb. 20, when school is not in session. The Centennial Lakes Park rink and 12 other rinks are scheduled to remain open until the end of the day Feb. 20, weather permitting. For information on conditions at general outdoor ice skating rinks, call the activity hotline at 952-826-0368 or visit EdinaParks.com. For more information on the condition of ice at Centennial Lakes Park, call 952-833-9580 or visit CentennialLakesPark.com.

Personal experience inspires The Pink Link When Edina native and St. Louis Park resident Jeff Troldahl’s father passed away in January following his mother’s death from cancer in 2003, he sought refuge in the garage working on bicycles. “I was fitting a bicycle chain when it came to me,” Troldahl said. “We’re all connected like the links in a chain, and we need to hold on to each other.” This garage epiphany inspired Troldahl, a professional artist, to create The Pink Link jewelry as a way to support those involved with cancer in any

way, whom he believes to be everyone. “We have all lost to cancer in some way – or will in the future,” he said. “The idea is to wear a Pink Link in support of someone you love who is fighting cancer, someone you lost to cancer, or someone you know who needs your support for any reason. My hope is that people will give them to others with the message ‘I am here. I’m connected to you.’” The links are made from recycled bicycle chains. Troldahl breaks down chains, cleans the individual links, then hand paints each one. The Breast Cancer Awareness Association has partnered with Troldahl to sell The Pink Link at their events this year. The jewelry has also found a home at many local bike shops. Minnesotan James Rienstra, who biked from Minnesota to Alaska to raise money for cancer research, has been wearing a Pink Link necklace. To learn more about The Pink Link, visit linksupport.org.

Volleyball registration begins Jan. 2 in Edina Edina Girls Athletic Association House League Volleyball will accept registration Monday, Jan. 2, through Saturday, Feb. 11. The league is open to girls in grades 412 who live in Edina or attend school in Edina. The season runs March 1 to April 28. The cost is $100. An additional $25 late fee will be charged for registrations after Feb. 11. Edina Girls Athletic Association House League Volleyball will also offer a pre-season clinic hosted by Edina High School Varsity Volleyball Coach Stephanie Chapek Saturday, Feb. 25, at South View Middle School. The cost is $10. Info: egaa.org.

LEGAL NOTICES a new website. Valerie Burke shared that 165 elementary students are taking languages (Chinese, French, Latin, Spanish) through community education and that no scholarships have been requested in order to do so. The meeting adjourned at 8:33 P.M. The minutes and resolutions are on file at the district office, 5701 Normandale Road, and are open to public inspection. Mr. Randy Meyer, Chair Ms. Bert Ledder, Clerk (Dec. 22, 2011) D1-273Nov7RegMin

School District 273 (Official Publication) MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 273 EDINA, MINNESOTA November 17, 2011 7:17 a.m. Chair Meyer called to order the special meeting of the Board of Education. Members present: Almog, Cella, Ledder (7:28 A.m.), Meyer, Neville, Robb, Skrentner. Staff present: Dressen, Nash. ACTION ITEMS APPROVED BY UNAN-

IMOUS VOTE 1. Certification of School Board Election 2. Certification of Referendum 3. Certificates of Election DISCUSSION Leadership Update The meeting adjourned at 7:38 a.m. The minutes and resolutions are on file at the district office, 5701 Normandale Road, and are open to public inspection. Mr. Randy Meyer, Chair Ms. Bert Ledder, Clerk (Dec. 22, 2011) D1-273Nov17SpecMin

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Maddie Dahl Edina High’s senior girls hockey goalie played brilliantly in a 2-2 overtime tie with Roseville Dec. 13 at Braemar Arena. She finished with 44 saves.

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St. Louis Park Rec Center is hosting the third annual Holiday Classic for boys hockey teams Dec. 28-30. The tournament begins at noon Wednesday, Dec. 28, when Elk River and Maple Grove battle. Wayzata and Bloomington Jefferson will play at 2:30 p.m. The 5:30 game features Eden Prairie against Moorhead. Benilde-St. Margaret’s faces Centennial in the evening’s final game at 8. “We always look forward to this tournament,” said Benilde-St. Margaret’s head coach Ken Pauly. “The depth of the field of teams is second to none.”

Teams have been announced for the ABRA Auto Body girls hockey invitational Dec. 26-28 at Edina’s Braemar Arena. In addition to Lake Conference powers Edina and Hopkins, the field includes Coon Rapids, Duluth East, Grand Rapids, Irondale, Lakeville South and Stillwater. Edina relies on one of the top goalies in the state, senior Maddie Dahl. She made 44 saves during a 2-2 tie with Roseville Dec. 13. – Compiled by Greg Kleven

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Junior wing Anthony Walsh of the Edina High boys hockey team tries to control the puck after taking a check in a 4-1 victory over Eden Prairie Dec. 17 at Braemar Arena. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer)

Hornets sweep Edina Classic Edina tops EP Eagles 4-1 in the final game BY JOHN SHERMAN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Edina High’s boys hockey team improved to 7-1 with a three-game sweep in the Edina Classic last week at Braemar Arena. The Hornets opened with a 4-3 victory over Grand Rapids, and then scored bookend 4-1 victories over Elk River and Eden Prairie. “We played three different types of opponents,” said Edina head coach Curt Giles. “Grand Rapids is a big, strong team. Elk River is a team that comes at you hard physically and Eden Prairie is very quick and very skilled; a relentless team.” Giles said one key to the tournament championship was “20 kids chipping in.” Another key was the goaltending of Willy Benjamin, who had 26 saves against

Eden Prairie, including 15 in the second period. Bo Brauer, Connor Hurley, Nick Leer and Louie Nanne scored Edina’s goals in the final game. Hurley had two goals in the victory over Elk River while teammates Dylan Malmquist and Brauer had one apiece. Brauer took over against Grand Rapids, scoring two goals. Malmquist and Andy Jordahl had one each. “With our team, we’re not looking for just one or two players to carry us,” said Giles. “Each of our lines played well in the tournament. They’re giving us good production, offensively and defensively. I am enjoying the season because our players are so excited, so willing to learn.” Next for the Hornets is the Schwan Cup Gold Division event Dec. 26-28 at the University of Minnesota’s Ridder Arena and Xcel Energy Center. In first round games Monday, Dec. 26, BOYS HOKCEY: TO PAGE 32

The Benilde-St. Margaret’s forward had six points on a goal and five assists in the Red Knights’ 15-2 nonconference boys hockey win over Holy Angels Dec. 13.

Connor Hurley Two goals from Hurley helped lift the Edina High boys hockey team to a 4-1 victory over Elk River Dec. 16 in the Edina Classic at Braemar Arena.

Madeline Rodriguez M.C. McGrory, Edina High’s girls basketball point guard, was sidelined by a concussion for a game with Chaska Dec. 16. Rodriguez stepped into McGrory’s spot and scored 15 points in the Hornets’ 61-46 victory. She had five assists and only one turnover. The Edina girls, coached by Matt Nilsen, are 7-0 this season.

Graham Woodward The Edina High boys basketball guard led the way with 19 points as the Hornets defeated Chaska 68-44 Dec. 15 at Edina Community Center. Woodward came through with 29 points Dec. 17 in the Hornets’ 68-53 victory over Orono.

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Hornets find a cure for winter blues with wins Edina downs Chaska, Orono back-to-back BY JOHN SHERMAN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Winter blues had a grip on the Edina High boys basketball team through the first four games of the season. Then the sun came out last week, and Edina beat Chaska and Orono in back-to-back games. “It’s funny how your mental health can change with a couple wins,” said Edina head coach Pat Dorsey, whose team improved to 2-4. Now the Hornets are determined to keep their winning streak alive, and with the annual Edina Classic coming up, there’s opportunity in the works. The tournament will benefit local food shelves. Fans are encouraged to bring canned food donations to the games each night. “We have the same four teams as last year for the tournament,” said Dorsey. In addition to Edina, the teams are St. Louis Park, Armstrong and Northfield. First night pairings Wednesday, Dec. 28, are St. Louis Park against Northfield at 6 and Edina against Armstrong at 8. The second night, Thursday, Dec. 29, Wednesday’s losers will play at 6 and Wednesday’s winners will play in the title game at 8. “The four teams are evenly

matched,” said Dorsey. “Are we favored to win? Well, we’re favored to show up.” The Hornets showed up against Chaska Dec. 13 and routed the Hawks 68-44. Junior guard Graham Woodward sparked Edina with 19 points and Dane Teuteberg and Derek Hill each scored 10. “Graham has been playing very well at the point,” said Dorsey. “I feel like we have a really good guard situation with Graham, Derek, Marley Allison and Jack McGarry.” On the front line, the Hornets have had improved rebounding stats from Teuteberg, Philip DeBerg and Mark Handberg. “We aren’t the biggest team,” said Dorsey. “But we are starting to rebound better.” Handberg pulled down 10 boards in the Chaska game. Edina defeated Orono 68-53 Dec. 17 at Edina Community Center. Woodward had a season-high 29 points and DeBerg scored a seasonhigh of his own with 26. “Our defense has turned it around since the beginning of the season,” said Dorsey. “We are starting to cover shooters better and pressure the ball better in addition to rebounding better. “Earlier in the season we played teams like Eastview and Lakeville North. Teams like them can make your flaws look bigger.”

Philip DeBerg of the Edina High boys basketball team goes to the hoop during a 68-53 victory over Orono Dec. 17 at Edina Community Center. (Photo by Brian Nelson – Contributing Photographer)

Edina High girls basketball team ranked 2nd in state Hornets roll with 7-0 record in early games BY JOHN SHERMAN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Ranked second in the state in Class 4A by Associated Press, the Edina High girls basketball team is getting ready to play in the St. Michael-Albertville Tournament over the holidays. “It’s early – still real early,” said Hornet head coach Matt Nilsen earlier this week. “We’re winning, but we had two players [M.C. McGrory and Vivian Engen] out with concussions for our game with Chaska Friday night [Dec.

16].” Edina still won the game 61-46. Madeline Rodriguez stepped in for McGrory at point guard and scored 15 points. She also had five assists. “Madeline hasn’t played a lot of point guard,” said Nilsen, “but she did a nice job with five assists and only one turnover. “Our team’s mentality is that when someone is out, everyone else steps up.” Lindsey Johnson scored 13 points for Edina and Katybeth Biewen added 11. Kate Morton, a ninth-grader, went 5-for5 from the field and scored 10 points. Julia Good finished with eight points.

In its other game last week, Edina stopped Lakeville North 47-38. North’s coach, Andy Berkvam, is in the state girls basketball coaches hall of fame and has three state championships to his credit. “Lakeville North has one of the top two or three programs in the state, and Andy has won state championships with three different types of teams,” said Nilsen. “Before we played them, they had just taken Hopkins to overtime.” Hopkins is ranked No. 1 in state in Class 4A. Edina’s balance was evident once again. McGrory led the attack with 18

points. Biewen and Good each scored eight and Rodriguez added seven. “Lakeville North played a triangleand-two [defense] against us,” said Nilsen. “They covered McGrory and Biewen man-to-man. Julia [Good] hit two three-point shots, and Madeline [Rodriguez] had a nice game.” The St. Michael-Albertville tourney opens at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, with Edina playing Totino-Grace. A game between St. Michael-Albertville and Bismarck, N.D., will follow at 7. The third-place game will be at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, and the title game will be played at 7.

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Hornet girls tie No. 1 Roseville Raiders, 2-2 Edina is ready to host ABRA Auto Body tourney Dec. 27-29 BY JOHN SHERMAN – SUN NEWSPAPERS For the past three years, Edina High’s girls hockey team has been on the threshold of winning a state Class AA championship. Coach Laura Slominski and her girls have seen the shimmer of bronze and silver medals, but everyone connected with the Hornet program agrees there’s no substitute for gold. In a non-conference game Dec. 13, the Hornets tied Roseville, the No. 1-ranked team in Let’s Play Hockey’s Class AA rankings, 2-2. The tie gave Edina a season record of 6-2-3. Senior goalie Maddie Dahl was Edina’s No. 1 star with 44 saves while seniors Anna Bartz and Megan Armstrong

scored Edina’s goals. Sophomores Riley Anderson and Emily Eide were credited with assists. To win a state title, Edina will have to go through teams such as Roseville, Minnetonka, Hill-Murray and Benilde-St. Margaret’s. Edina is currently ranked fourth in Class AA. “Before the Roseville game, we talked about working hard as a team,” said Slominski. “We didn’t feel we gave our best effort in the previous game [Dec. 10 against third-ranked Hill-Murray].” The Hornets lost to Hill-Murray 2-1, but made up for it with a season-best performance against Roseville. Fans at Braemar Arena went home satisfied with Edina’s ability to compete with the state’s top-ranked team. In a Lake Conference game Dec. 17, Edina tied Hopkins 2-2 at Minnetonka Ice Arena. Armstrong and Sarah Nielsen scored for the Hornets while Dahl had 20 saves in goal. Next for the Hornets is the ABRA Auto

Body Classic Tuesday, Dec. 27, through Thursday, Dec. 29, at Braemar Arena. “We are always excited to play in the tournament,” said Slominski. “I am very happy with the depth of the field this year. Many of the teams are coming back from last year, and Stillwater is a good addition.” If all goes well for Edina, the Hornets could have a rematch with Hill-Murray in the semifinals.

ABRA schedule Tuesday, Dec. 27: noon – Lakeville South vs. Hopkins; 2:15 p.m. – Duluth vs. Hill-Murray; 5 p.m. – Grand Rapids vs. Coon Rapids; 7:15 p.m. – Edina vs. Irondale. Wednesday, Dec. 28: noon and 2:15 p.m. – consolation semifinals; 5 and 7:15 p.m. – semifinals. Thursday, Dec. 29: 11 a.m. – seventh place; 1:15 p.m. – consolation championship; 3:30 p.m. – third place; 6 p.m. – championship.

Boys hockey FROM PAGE 30 at Ridder Arena, Holy Angels will play St. Thomas at 2 p.m., Burnsville will play Duluth East at 2:30, Minnetonka will play Hill-Murray at 6 and Edina will play Blaine at 8:30. Semifinals are 5:30 and 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at Xcel Energy Center. The title game will be played at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Xcel. Duluth East is currently ranked No. 1 in the state in Class 2A and Minnetonka is ranked No. 2. To win a Schwan Cup Gold title, Edina would have to beat No. 1 and No. 2 on back-to-back nights. However, Giles is taking nothing for granted in the quarterfinals against Blaine. “Blaine has a very good program,” he said. “Haven’t they gone to state six years in a row?” Yes, they have.

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EDINA U12B WHITE WINS SECOND TOURNAMENT OF THE SEASON! The Edina U12B White hockey team won the Hastings Sugar and Spice Tournament, posting three shutouts and out-scoring their opponents 24-0. Pictured row 1 (l to r): Catherine Kerin, Grace Webert, Catherine Snow. Row 2 (l to r): Quinn Johnson, Britta Lindborg, Shelby Wang, Elsa Deinema, Grace Hendricks, Uma Kumar-Montei. Row 3 (l to r): Head Coach Brad Atol, Assistant Coach Mike Potts, Quin Ramos, Savanna Atol, Grace Ann Rerat, Mattison Gisselbeck, Margaret Potts, Assistant Coach Sarah Meachan, Assistant Coach Tim Hendricks.

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Congratulations to the Edina PeeWee White C team for their fantastic 1st place finish at the B.I.G. Winter Ice Classic Tournament earlier this month. The boys put great effort into keeping the puck out of their zone. Team members by jersey: #1 Andrew Salsbury, #3 Charlie Calhoun, #4 Matthew Nelson, #5 Joseph Hellickson, #6 Christian Rondestvedt, #7 Josh Wolford, #8 Jack Goetzmann, #9 Avery Rustad, #10 Kai Roberts, #11 Sean Latter, #12 Cas Roback, #14 Pierce Gruidl, #15 Ben Passolt, 16 Elliott Olson, #17 David Bender, #21 Chad Scriver, #30 Tre Meyer, Head Coach Rick Passolt, Assistant Coaches Gordon Latter, Mark Salsbury and Craig Nelson. Well Done!

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Household & Office Movers Reasonable Rates ICC 52334 35Yrs Exp Sr. Disc Call 763-566-8955

Work Guar/Refs/Ins/Free Ests

35yrs Exp. 612-875-2230

2420

Painting

Call 952-240-4538 Ray's Snowplowing & Handyman Services.

HANDYMAN Carpentry, Remodeling, Repair & Painting Services. I love to do it all! 612-220-1565

HOME REPAIR Tile, Glass Block, Masonry/ Concrete, Misc. Home Remedy. 30yrs. Exp “No Job Too Small”

swisstoneconstruction services.com Steve 612-532-3978 Ins'd

R&J Construction

• Decks • Basements • Kitchen/Bath Remod • Roofing & Siding • All Types of Tile Free Quotes & Ideas

Call Ray 952-484-3337

Ext/Int Painting Reasonable Rates FREE Est. EARL 952-944-7983

*A and K PAINTING* Int./Ext Painting/Staining & texturing. Free Est. 952-474-6258 Ins/Bond Major Credit Cards Accepted

Quality Residential Painting & Drywall Ceiling & Wall Textures H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

A German Craftsman

Paint, Plaster, papering 30yrs quality work, Ref's Seasonal Rates. Reliable roosterpainting.com Est. Int/Ext 952-484-4867 Allen's Perfect Painting Ceiling & Drywall Repair BBB Member. Call anytime. Lic/Ins. Free Est. 612-388-2884

DAVE'S PAINTING and WALLPAPERING Int/Ext • Free Est • 23 Yrs Will meet or beat any price! Lic/Ins Visa/MC BBB 952-469-6800

Plumbing

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

An Honest Plumber

Re-Roofing & Roof Repairs – Snow & Ice Removal - 30 Yrs Exp Insured - Lic#20126880 John Haley #1 Roofer, LLC. Call 952-925-6156

Ins/Bond Lic. #57327-MR Dan 952-465-2926

Master Plumber. Semi retired. Bath remodeler, tile, piping, misc. Lic. #058689PM 651-983-6300 Credit cards accepted.

TOP QUALITY ROOFING

FOR LESS $$$ SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work. Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490

2510

Two Teacher Construction Re-roofing-Tearoffs. Large crew done in a day! Immaculate clean-ups Ins Lic # BC 073200 Ref's

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

952-472-5670

BBB

Turn your car into cash!

Siding- Roofs-Soffit-FasciaGutters- Lic#20172580

763-754-2501 www.blomquistexteriors.com

A Family Operated Bus.

St. Christoper Decorating Old World Craftsmanship/24 Yrs

Int Painting/faux/Rlph Lauren Expert Cabinet Refinishing Wallpaper Installation

Special $89/with ad! *A One Man Company* Looking for work. 30 yrs exp. Call Steve 763-497-2280 Lic#4040 A RENEW PLUMBING •Drain Cleaning •Repairs •Remodeling •Lic# 004914PM Bond/Ins 952-884-9495

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We Take Care of Insurance Claims Offering the Best Extended Manufacturers Warranty Snow Removal

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Sun•Classifieds 952-392-6888

Call 952-933-4856

“We Stand By Our Name!”

BIG TREES & STUMPS CHEAP!! Fully Licensed & Insured “We take pride in our work”

612-203-4309 15% Winter Discount

Forget The Rest Call The Best!! www.vincestree.com Full Tree & Landscape Services. Serving The Entire Metro Area. 763-954-1063 BBB Accredited Business

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Upholstery & Slipcovers

Affordable Custom Uphols Upholstery – Slipcovers Visa/MC Jan 612-824-7376

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Window Cleaning

SNOW REMOVAL

General Contractors Storm Damage Restoration Roofing ■ siding ■ windows Established 1984

Roofs & Driveways

Snow Removal Silver Fox Services

952-883-0671 Mbr BBB

Window Cleaning

SNOWPLOWING

(763) 550-0043 (952) 476-7601 (612) 221-2600

Comm & Resid Sr. Discounts

3500 Vicksburg Lane Suite 400-351 P l y m o u t h , M N 5 5 4 4 7 Lic # 6793

WINDOWS/SIDING Family Owned & Operated Since 1949

Insured

Kevin 612-810-2059

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Tree Service

A Good Job!!

15 yrs exp.

612-529-4444

3000

Merchandise

Thomas Tree Service Immaculate Clean-up! Tree Removal/Trimming Lot Clearing & Stump Removal Free Estimates 952-440-6104

2620

Tree Service

Fast Turnaround SERVING THE Reduce Energy Bills ENTIRE METO AREA Free Estimates MN LICENSE Bank Financing #20316811 Available BONDED • INSURED

Limited Offer

Senior Discounts

Triple Glass for the Price of Double Glass

(651) 644-6900 (952) 920-8888

ACCREDITED BUSINESS

Great Service Affordable Prices

Call For Free Estimate www.WesternConstructionInc.com

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Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

Credit Cards Accepted

612.839.2239 • 612.866.0949

NEW HORIZONS TREE & LANDSCAPING

Theyson Const 612-239-3181

Lic. #BC626700

20 years exp. Degreed Shop Teacher Interior Specials including ceilings, walls, paneling, windows, fine enameling, Kitchen cupboards and basement floors. Wall and wood repair. Fully insured.

Will Beat Anybody's Price!

GOODE SNOWPLOWING

From Roofs. Richfield Resident. Fully Insured. 612-839-2239

A Fresh Look, Inc.

612-825-7316/952-934-4128 www.afreshlookinc.com

Tree Service

Reliable • Fully Ins'd • Free Ests

Snow & Ice Removal

Painting

Interior/Exterior Painting by the Pros Bonded & Insured Free Est. • Senior Discounts

612-210-5267 952-443-9957

952-888-5885

Plumbing

763-792-2999 Geno's Sewer & Drain

Tear-offs & New Construction Siding & Gutters Over 17 yrs exp. Free est. Rodney Oldenburg

2620

Experienced Res/Com Plowing

Re-roofs Tear-offs BBB Free Est. MC/Visa No Subcontractors Used. Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586

952-451-7151 Ins/Bonded

2470

Why Wait Roofing LLC

Anderson Snow Removal

3 Rooms $175. Paper rem Enamel Refs avail. 952-201-1577

Int/Ext Painting Wallpaper removal. 3 rms $250. Jim: 651-698-0840

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

Lic #20156835 • Insured

** BLOMQUIST ** EXTERIORS

DAVE'S Painting Int/Ext

Volunteer Right Way PAINTING Find rewarding volunteer opportunities in Class 9450

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BOB’s Commercial and residential pressure washing Decks strip & seal, roof washing, house washing, concrete cleaning and staining. Full exterior washing.

Our job is to make you look good!

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Sun Classifieds Work! Call

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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

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Cemetery Lots

1 lot-Hillside Memorial Park $1100 or Best offer. 218-258-5609 Dawn Acres Memorial Park 1 Cemetery lot $2,000 + $75 transfer fee. 952-941-1792

Dawn Valley Cemetery 1 Gravesite asking $1,500/ best offer. Call 651-688-7342

Dawn Valley Cemetery 2 plots asking $1,750 each or best offer. 312-927-2060

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Furnishings

3700

Leisure

Newer - Couch $150/BO; Fitness Ethan Allen DR Set: Equipment hutch, table & 6 chairs $600/BO. 952-928-9077 Octane Fitness Unit model Q37E, w/electric monitor, SOFA: Henredon 3 pc like new! $995 612-518-7420 sectional. $500/OBO. 952-881-1381 SteelCase u-shaped desk unit. Like new! Reduced to $600 Plymouth 715-571-1920

3900

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets Pets

3970

3260

Collectibles & Art

Dept 56 original north pole series. Handpainted porcelain, 21 bldgs, 17 acces. In there originals boxes w/the original Bachman's stickers & prices. Total over $1300. $500 or BO, call 763-545-2716

3150

Fireplace & Firewood

2.5 yrs dried oak & mixed hdwd. 4x6x16, $120; 2/$225 Guarant'd to burn. Free deliv/stack. Serving the area since '85. 952-412-9052

Ideal Firewood

2.5yr Dried Mixed Hardwood

4' x 8 'x 16” - $120 or 2 for $225 Free Delivery

952-881-2122 763-381-1269 FIREWOOD

100% Premium Dried Oak 25+ yrs Exp 507-280-7780 www.procutfirewood.com FIREWOOD

Clean Dry Very Nice Oak Fireplace Wood 4'x8'x16” $125 delivered, quantity discounts. Call 320-980-2498 FIREWOOD

Hardwood Mix, 2 years dry. 4'x8'x16” $125; or 2 for $230. Call 612-214-3347

3160

Couch, loveseat, chair matching. Tan, microfiber Exc cond! $500 952-843-8138

3020

Hoover Steam Vac Dual V Carpet Cleaner. Exc cond! Asking $200/BO. 763-566-6215

Memorial Urns A Custom Beautiful Tribute to Your Loved One Hand Crafted Wood $159 -$279 Simple Serenity Call Jerry at (763) 639-2597 Misc. Wanted

3270

WANTED Old stereo equip., need not work. Andy 651-329-0515 Buying Old Trains & Toys

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200 Polaris Snowmobile & ATV's. Non-working only. Will pick-up, will pay cash! Calle 612-987-1044

3320

Snowblowers & Equipment

Auctions

5000

5005

Rentals Vacation Rentals

Timeshare in Marriett's Canyon Villa at Desert Ridge, Phoenix. Has been made available for rent at at the ideal time of Feb 18 – Mar 3, 2012. $1995 for details call R.C. Johnson at 952-930-9040

5100

Senior Rentals

Now accepting applications for the 1BR waiting list for Senior 62 years & older.

952-361-0310

Used 5hrs $1850. 952-240-7792

EHO

3500

3506

Garage Sales this week Bloomington

Going Out of Business! Everything must go by year end. Liquidation prices on stools, dining sets, fixtures and more! Stool Store 5143 West 98 th Street 952-224-9966

3020

Auctions

Bloomington

5600

Move In Special Call for details: Michael (763) 227-1567

Apartments & Condos For Rent

RICHFIELD 612-869-1451 Charming one BR apt., quiet bldg., laundry, off-street parking, window A/C. Only $615-625/month 7137 Chicago Ave..

7000

8100

Real Estate Manufactured Homes

Mobile Homes Lots RESIDENTIAL LOT FOR SALE 9911 Newton Avenue. For Sale by On-Line Auction. Visit www.realestatesales.gov or call (312) 886-9480 for more information. 312-886-9480 US General Services Administration

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

* * * * * GREAT JOB WITH GREAT BENEFITS

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We're looking for motivated individuals to join Minnesota's #1 real estate team. We'll provide the training and resources. You bring the desire for personal and financial growth. Together we'll build your real estate career. Call Irene Levy at 952-949-4759 or email: iblevy@cbburnet.com

Job Fair Wednesday from 9am-12pm for Food Production Work. Call 952-924-9000 for more information

CUSTOMER SERVICE AUTOMOTIVE TOOL Bloomington Co seeks exp individual to work as part of our team. Phone & counter sales. Strong comm skills. Automotive background preferred. Great benefits. Fax or e-mail resume 952-881-6480 hloyd3@gmail.com

Delivery Drivers

$12.00 PER HOUR TO START. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY BIOLYPH needs individuals who are conscientious, mature, responsible perfectionists with strong verbal English communication skills to help produce diagnostic tests during the day shift. All training provided. Benefits include pd. holidays and vacation, health & dental ins., & 401(k). Our work environment is professional, clean, comfortable, smoke-free, quiet and friendly. You will generally be scheduled between 32-40 hrs. per wk. Call 952.936.0990 for a job description & directions. Apply in person Mon-Fri, 9:00-4:00 at 1317 5th St. So., Hopkins

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9100

Contractor Drivers Tired of heavy packages? Check us out! In need of cars and Minivans for envelope deliveries: M-F day hours! Dynamex, an industry leader in the dedicated logistics delivery business has Contractor Driver opportunities. Carry your own commercial insurance and all necessary operating requirements. Fuel Surcharge provided. Please call Chuck for more information 651-746-5943 or stop by 2100 Old Hwy 8 New Brighton, MN 55112

Couriers needed to deliver automotive parts for a major supplier between stores. Use your own vehicle (Pickup truck w/ topper, full size SUV or Minivan) and extra income as an independent contractor. Flexible work schedules consisting of day time routes (morning and afternoon MON through SAT) round trip from St. Louis Park, MN. Must have a good driving record. Call 1-800-818-7958to learn more and visit our web site at: www.partsfleet.com

Drivers Full-time OTR, Van/ Reefer. Minimum 2 yrs required. Late Model equipment. Regional/ Long haul. Weekend Home time. Competitive wage DOE. Call Nik: 651-325-0307

For Rent Quiet community, close to shopping ctr, on bus line. Krestwood Mobile Village 10225 Lyndale Ave S. Bloomington. Call Carol 952-807-5331 or 952-807-5331

Health Care

9050

AUGUSTANA EMERALD CREST OF VICTORIA PT CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS needed that are motivated and have a passion for geriatric memory care!

Contact 952.856.7510 ext. 200 Sue 9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

Attn Holiday Help $17 base/appt. No exp. nec. 1-5 wk work program. Customer sales/svc. Work locally. All ages 17+, conditions apply. Call now: Minneapolis: 952-746-8999 Maple Grove: 763-478-9856

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Account Executive Join our professional sales team and be proud of the products you represent.

Rooms For Rent

Incl. all utils, phone, cable & Internet. Weekly pay option.

6400

9100

A New Career

Talheim in Chaska

Honda 1132 Track Snowblower w/ elec start & hd lt.

Furnishings

Authentic, lovely, Amish Oak Rolltop Desk, 25x57x54 $2,350 Must see! 612-750-0499

Employment

3740

Stickley Solid Cherry Wood DR Table, w/2 ext. & Glen Haven in Crystal, table pads, $450. 2 Mahog. Chinchillas: 2 females, garden of the apostles. Beds (twin size) w/box. & cage & accessories, $225 matt., $150 ea. Exc cond! for both. 651-334-1842 1 plot $2500 763-227-6844 952-897-3589 Leave msg. Pitt Bull puppies, 12 wks, Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 very affectionate! To good vaults w/companion headMisc. homes, $150. 612-516-8296 stone. Value $8,990. Asking For Sale $4,500/BO. 218-828-3608

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Sun Newspapers has an immediate opening for an account executive at our Eden Prairie location. • Be part of a winning team • Enjoy selling once again • Thrive in a setting where you can succeed • Take advantage of great benefits • Free Caribou coffee • Fun/Professional workplace If you are organized, proficient on a computer, have exceptional phone skills and a desire to learn, you have found your next career. Send your resume to: Jeremy Bradfield at jbradfield@acnpapers.com

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

Custodial/Maintenance position in Edina area. PT or FT, depending on qualifications. Contact Jim Sellner at: jsellner@ colonialchurch.org or (952)925-2711

General Office Cleaning Coon Rapids, Edina, St.Paul, White Bear Lake, Plymouth, Cottage Grove and Maple Grove. 5pm9pm and 6pm-10pm. Mid-City Cleaning. 8000 University Ave. NE. Fridley. 763-571-9056 Social Services

Thomas Allen Inc.: Program Counselor, Richfield Assist clients with at home activities, events and community outings. Every other Saturday 3pm-10pm & Sunday 2pm10pm, HS diploma/GED, Driver's lic., insurance, clean record, MR experience preferred not required. Contact: Michael at 651-789-1230 Ext.315 www.Thomasalleninc.com

9400

Seasonal Hiring

Snow Plow Operators Prescription Landscape is seeking operators for plow trucks and/or Bobcat loaders. Duties include competent operation of snowplow equipment, snowblowers, and other equipment associated with snow and ice management, up to and including manual labor, snow shoveling, lifting up to 45 lbs, and other duties as assigned. Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record. We have 2 locations to work from - St Paul or Crystal. This is a seasonal position with opportunity for year-round employment. We are a drug and alcohol free work environment. To submit an application/resume visit our website at www.rxlandscape.com, fax 651-488-9195, or email sueleatherman @rxlandscape.com. For more information call Sue at 651-379-4713.

9500

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Automotive Pontiac

06 Grand Prix: 4dr, 91K, new tires & batt. Runs & looks great. Lite hail dam on silver paint-hard to see. Black cloth int. 2nd owner. $8300/bo 612-987-1044

9810

Junkers & Repairable Wanted

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$ $200 + UP $ JUNK& REPAIRABLE Cars/Truck JACK'S AUTO 612-919-2707 OR 763-533-7122

9900

Vans, SUVs, & Trucks

01 GMC Yukon XLT 1500

AT, 4WD, Red w/grey lthr, heated seats, 230K, very well maint., 1 owner, clean inside/out, no rust, 3rd seat, rear heat/ac. $5900 Mike 612 987 1044

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By: Ali Holman, co-owner of www.coreconditioningtraining.com I think we can all agree that eating is fun. Not only is it a way for us to socialize, reward ourselves and comfort ourselves, it also is the one area of fitness where people have the most trouble. Wouldn’t it be great to know that the choices you make are actually helping your fitness program? More importantly, wouldn’t it be even better to banish the word “diet” from your vocabulary? Chances are, if you are embarking on a “diet”, it will have a beginning and an end. The end is usually followed by slowly going back to old habits and ends you right back where you started. With our clients, we really encourage them to focus on a Lifestyle Change with room for “cheat meals” and realistic goals; which inevitably lead to lifelong results and without the emotional roller coaster of a diet.

Core/Conditioning Training’s List of “Fat Burning Foods”

eggs

low-fat dairy

Eggs are high in protein and low in calories. You may have heard all the warnings about eggs and your health: opt for eggwhites for the low-cholesterol, fatburning effect. Eggs also contain the vitamin B-12, a great supplement for breaking down fat cells.

Studies show that women who eat low-fat dairy products (such as non-fat yogurt and low-fat milk) three to four times a day lost 70 percent more fat than low-dairy dieters.

beans

oatmeal

Beans are one of the best sources of protein, fiber and iron. Some of the best beans to ear are: • Navy Beans • White Beans • Kidney Beans • Lima Beans

Oatmeal is loaded with soluble fiber, which helps reduce blood cholesterol by flushing those bad digestive acids out of your system. Skip the flavored oatmeals - you lose out on all the health benefits. If you must sweeten your oatmeal, do so by adding fruit.

olive oil

lean meats

Certain fats are good for you, and your body needs them. Olive oil is one of those “good fats.” It helps you burn fat and keeps your cholesterol down. One ounce of extra virgin olive oil contains about 85% of the daily value for monosaturated fat.

Search for lean meats - chicken (baked, broiled, grilled), fish and turkey - which are all high in protein. It is a good rule of thumb to consume at least one half-gram protein per pound of body weight each day. A chicken breast gets you well on your way, with about 22 grams of protein.

whole grains

interval training

Our body needs carbohydrates, despite what the fad diets tell you. Avoid processed carbohydrates such as white breads, bagles, pastas and white rice and look for whole grains that have not been processed and contain the fiber and minerals your body needs.

Interval training is defined as short, repeated bouts of intense exercise with minimal rest. You can burn major calories and get an all-over workout in less than 30 minutes. When you see people who are “cut,” chances ar they are partaking in interval training.

Check out Ali’s blog for more health & wellness tips!

Go to Minnlocal.com and click on the “Health” tab or check out her website:

www.coreconditioningtraining.com

www.minnlocal.com – Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 – Edina Sun-Current

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

NICOLE LY Senior Nicole Ly ranks in the top 10% of her class and has earned an Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar Award from the College Board. She is president of Kennedy’s National Honor Society and serves as an Ignite Mentor. Nicole has earned letters in both Academics and Band.

KENNEDY

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TO PLACE YOUR AD

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• Use the grid below to write your ad. • Please print completely and legibly to ensure the ad is published correctly.

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