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Edina’s full-service gas station goes extinct

Year in review: A look back at Edina’s top stories in 2011 BY KATIE MINTZ – SUN NEWSPAPERS

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Dave Taylor, a 24-year employee at Southdale Automotive Professionals, formerly Southdale Sinclair & Tire, cleans Audrey Hill’s windshield Wednesday, Dec. 21, on the full-service gas station’s last day of business. Owners Jim Lindsey and Greg Johnson are selling the property at 6996 France Ave. S. to a developer planning to build a Vitamin Shoppe and financial office building. (Photo by Katie Mintz – Sun Newspapers) school. They worked at the same car dealership for more than a decade. In 1994, they went into business together, buying the former Bloomington Sinclair & Tire. They bought Southdale Sinclair & Tire in Edina in 1997. They recently changed the name to Southdale Automotive Professionals. “We were best men in each other’s weddings. We’ve been business partners for 18 years,” said Lindsey, a lifelong Bloomington resident

For many years, they operated the only two full-service gas stations in the area, Lindsey said. In 2007, they sold the Bloomington property where a Richfield Bloomington Credit Union branch now stands. The right offer finally came along for the Edina property at the corner of 70th Street and France Avenue, where they also run an auto repair and tire shop, Lindsey said.

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Owners of former Southdale Sinclair & Tire close shop to make way for retail, office building Bells rang for the last time as vehicles drove into Southdale Automotive Professionals Wednesday, Dec. 21, in Edina. The full-service gas station, where attendants filled tanks, washed windshields and checked customers’ tires, closed to make way for a new retail and office building. Jim Lindsey and Greg Johnson, longtime friends and owners of the former Southdale Sinclair & Tire, 6996 France Ave. S., said it was a hard decision to part with the business, but the time was right. “I’m sad to leave all the customers and the friends,” Johnson said. “It’ll be quite a life-changing experience.” Lindsey and Johnson met not long after graduating high school in 1979 while studying automotive mechanics at a local technical

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Southdale Center gets ready for a new look Indianapolis-based Simon first announced in February that it secured a new anchor tenant for the former Mervyn’s space vacant since 2004. Herberger’s opened in November to much fanfare. On Jan. 2, the mall is slated to begin construction on a new six-tenant food court on the second level, as well as a new mall entrance with play area and realignment of a mall concourse. Roase said the mall approached him about the plans early last year. They asked him to YEAR IN REVIEW: TO PAGE 8

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Ralph’s Shoe Service owner Bill Roase will spend the last days of 2011 moving out of Southdale Center, home to his family business since the mall opened in 1956. Roase said he’s being forced out as mall owner Simon Property Group Inc. prepares to make the first major renovations to the historic shopping center in nearly a decade. News that the mall would soon get a facelift filled the front page throughout 2011. Here’s a recap of that story and other stories that got ink in 2011.

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The Edina Swim Club will get priority access to the Edina Aquatic Center beginning in summer 2013. The Edina City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Dec. 20, to reaffirm the swim clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position as the official youth association for the sport in Edina, and directed staff to draft a policy for the municipal pool granting priority access to the official association if it maintains at least 75 percent resident membership. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do this as a city because we ask that these groups fulfill the need for these athletics within our community,â&#x20AC;? Councilmember Ann Swenson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As part of that, we offer them the ability to get the fields, the pool, the rinks that they need to do that.â&#x20AC;? The decision came following a request from the Edina Swim Club for two additional hours at the aquatic center to accommodate growing numbers in summer 2012. The requested time slot has been used by the Eden Prairie-based Aquajets Swim Team for nearly a decade. While the city already has a policy in place giving other official youth athletic associations priority use of city gyms, outdoor fields and hockey rinks, Park and Recreation Director John Keprios said similar policies did not exist for the aquatic center or other enterprise facilities, including the ice arena and golf course. The Edina Park Board heard the Edina Swim Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request in November but opted not to adopt a use policy for the pool that would have given the Edina Swim Club priority. It instead directed staff to decide how to allocate hours this summer while it developed a policy for implementation the following year. Absent a policy, Keprios said at the time, each club would keep its existing practice time for summer 2012. In summer 2011, the

Edina Swim Club practiced 6-9:30 a.m. and the Aquajets 9:30-11:30 a.m. before the aquatic center opened to the general public. The Edina Swim Club appealed the decision, arguing it had an established history in the city dating back to 1957 and was recognized as the official youth association for swimming. In 2005, Edina formed a Youth Sports Task Force to address issues around access to facilities. The task force recommended each sport has one recognized association, and that those associations maintain 90 percent residency, which they all did at the time, including the Edina Swim Club. The council subsequently adopted the policy giving priority access to city gyms, fields and rinks to associations that maintain the 90 percent Edina resident threshold. The Edina Swim Club has since gone to 75 percent Edina residents. The Aquajets is comprised of about 25 percent Edina residents, according to city staff. Council members said they were comfortable setting the pool policy at 75 percent, since the same standard was used when the other policy was established. At Councilmember Joni Bennettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request, staff will also re-examine youth sport association policies for possible simplification and standardization. Keprios said for summer 2012, the Aquajets will retain their practice time. The city entered a contract with the Aquajets for hours following the park board decision in November. He said that contract could not be broken, but in future summers, the Edina Swim Club will have right of first refusal for use of the pool outside of regular public hours, Keprios said. The Aquajets have held summer practices at the pool since forming in 2002. The team trains the rest of the year at its own indoor facility, the Aquajets Aquatic Center, in Eden Prairie.

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EDUCATION NOTES Edina schools to host legislative forum Edina School District will hold a legislative forum 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, at the Edina Community Center, 5701 Normandale Road, in Room 350. The forum will provide residents with an opportunity to learn about the district’s current legislative priorities, and to voice their questions and concerns to area legislators and district administrators. Supt. Ric Dressen, as well as Sen. Geoff Michel, R-41, and Reps. Keith Downey, R-41A, and Pat Mazorol, R-41B, are expected to speak at the forum. Info: edina.k12.mn.us.

EHS Thespians stage two plays in January Edina High School Thespians will present two plays in January: “The Diviners” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19-21 and “Burial at Thebes” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26-28. “The Diviners” by Jim Leonard Jr. is an American drama exploring the friendship between a disturbed young man and a disenchanted Kentucky preacher in rural

Wallschlaeger and Samantha Weiman. Edina High School will be honored at SpotLight’s seventh annual SpotLight Showcase 7 p.m. Monday, June 11, at the Orpheum Theatre. SpotLight is Hennepin

southern Indiana in the 1930s. “Burial at Thebes,” Sophocles’ play first staged in the fifth century B.C., stands as a timely exploration of the conflict between those who affirm the individual’s human rights and those who protect the state’s security. Tickets for both shows are available at SeatYourself.biz/edina. For more information, visit edinatheater.org.

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Edina adopts l.79 percent levy increase City says debt reduction measure providing relief to taxpayers BY KATIE MINTZ – SUN NEWSPAPERS Edina is using fund balance from 2011 to help keep property taxes down in 2012. The Edina City Council unanimously approved its 2012 property tax levy Tuesday, Dec. 20. The $26.25 million levy represents a 1.79 percent increase from 2011. While the general fund levy will go up about 2.73 percent next year to pay for city services, the debt service levy will decrease 3.65 percent. City Manager Scott Neal said $1.5 million in debt reduction helped to bring the total property levy increase in 2012 down from a potential 3.26 percent to 1.79 percent. Using fund balance from 2011, the 2012 debt service levy will be reduced by approximately $378,000 for immediate tax relief, he said. Another $155,000 KAREL SMITH 612-986-3704

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COMMUNITY NOTES Young Artist contest accepting applications Stephen Ramsey, director of the Dakota Valley Symphony, is encouraging students in grades 7-12 to enter this year’s Young Artist Competition. Students must memorize a piece of music from a list of qualifying pieces, bring an accompanist, and perform it for judges Jan. 7 at the auditorium of the Edina Schmitt Music Store. The winning musician will be given the opportunity to play with the DVS at the spring concert April 29, 2012. The deadline to enter is Dec. 31 for the Jan. 7 competition. Info: 952-469-3450 (Rebecca Sterner) or DakotaValleySymphony.org.

Connecting With Kids seeks award nominees Edina-based Connecting With Kids is seeking nominations for Leadership Awards that will be presented at its Leadership Breakfast in February. Connecting With Kids believes that the community and all of its members have a powerful influence on the development of

our youth. The event is meant to encourage more community members to actively seek out ways they can connect with kids. Nominations are being sought for individuals or organizations within the city of Edina that consistently work to build assets in youth. Nominees should share Connecting With Kids’ vision to be a community where all children have the support they need to grow up to be responsible, healthy and caring adults. Nominees do not need to be currently affiliated with Connecting With Kids, the city of Edina or Edina Public Schools, but the nominees must have had a direct and positive impact on the youth of Edina. Nominations should include the name and contact information of the person making the nomination, the person or organization being nominated along with their contact information, and in 1,000 words or less, the reason they should receive a Leadership Award. Submissions must be received no later than Sunday, Jan. 15. Send them to info@connectingwithkidsedina.org. The winners of the fourth annual Connecting With Kids Leadership Awards will be chosen by the Connecting With Kids Board of Directors. Winners will be notified prior to the Leadership Breakfast Feb. 23.

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Don’t make 5 biggest weight loss mistakes Edina Weight Loss Challenge begins in January Each year at this time, weight loss is a lively topic for discussion – for after the holidays. A good friend of mine recently said, “People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but they really should be worried about what they eat between the New Year and Christmas.” One option to address these important nutrition issues in the New Year is offered through Edina Community Education’s Edina Weight Loss Challenge. This course is designed to help people learn how to lose weight, feel great and most importantly, keep it off. Plus, participants actually earn money for losing weight. Now is also a great time to

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dispel some mistakes people sometimes make regarding weight loss. 1. Trying to change a behavior without changing personal belief: Some simply try to lose weight or change habits without believing that they actually will or can achieve it. We all have choices and recognizing that we truly can do anything we put our minds to is empowering. Every one of us has achieved goals we have set out to accomplish. So can you if you put your mind to it. 2. Having unrealistic expectations: A nutritional plan is not a one-size-fits-all deal. Who do you know that has lost 30 pounds in 30 days? An

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Fortunate for giving community To the editor: I would like to thank the Edina community members who came out to support our fourth annual Holiday Pops, sponsored by the BraemarCity of Lakes Figure Skating Club. The bleachers were full and spectators were able to view some of the best figure skating in North America. In addition, a synchronized skating team from Australia performed at the event. It was a fantastic holiday show, which raised $1,810 and produced 28 shopping bags full of dry and canned goods for VEAP, a local food shelf. In four years, this event has contributed $7,052 to VEAP. We are fortunate to live in a community that gives freely of its gifts and resources. David Litteken Edina Litteken is co-chair of the event.

average of 2-3 pounds is realistic and attainable. Even if you lose one pound a week, that’s 52 pounds in a year. Use SMART goals: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely. 3. Lacking accountability: Of New Year’s resolutions, almost 90 percent are broken within the first seven days. Statistics prove it is hard to have self-accountability. Human beliefs are better and stronger together. Joining a group or having an “accountability person” is important for long-term results. This group or person should be a place for support, education and coaching. 4. Lacking knowledge: There is so much information that exists, you can read one article, flip the page and another article contradicts the previous one! Learning (or maybe relearning) the basics of what the human body needs, how much it needs and why is very helpful. Knowing the truths

about nutrition and exercise is essential and freeing. 5. Having a true measure of success: Most people are focused on the scale, and aren’t accounting for inch loss. Who tracks that? Know what success looks like for you. Most people are too busy being on the diet or plan and are not focused on their goals and achievements. Designing a plan of success that fits your life is essential. At the end of the day, weight loss is not a simple, easy matter. It is individual and it is highly personal. The Edina Weight Loss Challenge supports those philosophies and welcomes all people and all programs. We hope to see less of you in 2012. Gerval-Bridenstine is an instructor of Edina Weight Loss Challenge classes offered through Community Education. New Edina Weight Loss Challenge sessions start Monday, Jan. 9. Info: edinawlc@gmail.com.

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aren’t coming back here, no way, no how,” he said. “There are a lot of people out there that are really trying to help me.” He’s received tips on available real estate and even an offer from a familyowned moving company to get all his equipment out of the shop at no cost. “It’s overwhelming how much everyone cares. It’s all this support that’s making me fight that much harder to find my new location,” Roase said. Talks also continue between city of Edina staff and Simon representatives regarding $5.38 million in requested grant funds to help carryout additional renovations at the nation’s first indoor shopping mall. Simon said it would match the amount with close to $10 million. The work would be in addition to $20 million allocated for the Herberger’s space and second-floor changes. Some Edina City Council members indicated they’d be comfortable providing about $4 million to $5 million in public funds through a blend of tax increment financing and low- or no-interest loan, but not a direct grant. At least one council member remains opposed to providing the requested subsidy.

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District voters approve technology referendum Edina residents continued a long tradition of support for local schools and approved a $45 million technology levy in November. Edina Public Schools’ request to renew and increase the annual capital levy for technology from $1 million to $4.5 million for the next 10 years was met with 72 percent approval. Voters also easily renewed the district’s $3 million annual operating levy with 81 percent support. Edina was the first district to capitalize on new state legislation that allowed school districts to levy for technology upgrades in 2001. That levy provided funding for hardware only. It also put Edina low on the rankings for technology funding when compared to neighboring districts. Edina received only $122 per pupil, while Hopkins received $719, Minnetonka receives $655 and Eden Prairie received $637. Edina will now collect $549 per student per year. Beginning next school year, the new technology levy will provide funding to integrate technology hardware, software, infrastructure, support and training as outlined in the district’s 2015 Technology Plan.

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Staring Lake Observatory honored The Staring Lake Observatory in Eden Prairie has won an engineering award. The observatory won an “Excellence in Structural Engineering” award from the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations. There were three awards presented in

eight categories. The awards were presented during an October NCSEA conference in Oklahoma City, Okla. From an NCSEA announcement: “Staring Lake Observatory, located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is a truly unique public building. Unassuming by design, this 16 foot by 16 foot ‘cabin in the woods’ structure is an atypical public observatory and blends beautifully into its wooded lakeshore setting. Most telescope observatories have a track-supported sliding roof or dome-with-sliding-window through which a telescope is aimed at the sky.

Staring Lake Observatory has two rustic, wood-sided walls that swing open and a green, metal rotating roof that allows an unobstructed view of the sky, showcasing one of the largest reflecting telescopes in Minnesota.” Carolyn and Doug Kohrs of Edina and Sue and Steve Mohn of Eden Prairie donated $125,000 and $10,000, respectively to construct the observatory, so it could house the nine-foot-tall, 1,000-pound telescope donated by the Minnesota COMMUNITY: TO NEXT PAGE

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Community FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Astronomical Society after it had been in storage for years.

Support group for hoarders, families

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Cluttering and hoarding are painful, difficult disorders that take a toll on families, spouses and friends. Kathy Green of A Little Help Inc. and Kathleen McGonagle of Rose’s Daughters co-facilitate a monthly support group for clutterers and hoarders, their family, spouses and friends. Monthly meetings are 4-5:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month at Vernon Terrace, 5250 Vernon Ave., Edina. This confidential, safe forum provides a place to share frustrations, problem solve, exchange coping skills, increase understanding of hoarding and find answers to specific caregiving struggles. For more information, contact Kathy Green at 952-887-5043 or Kathleen McGonagle at 651-373-1323.

‘Better Choices, Better Health’ offered Edina-based Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness along with The Colony of Eden Prairie will offer healthy aging program “Better Choices, Better Health,” beginning next month. The six-week, evidence-based program meets 1-3 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 12 through Feb. 17, at The Colony of Eden Prairie, 431 Prairie Center Drive. The course designed to help people increase their confidence and skills in managing care for themselves, and will build skills in identifying issues, setting goals, solving problems, communicating, working with health care providers and finding out where to go for more information. There is no charge to participants, but registration is required at 952-828-9500.

Edina Community Ed winter catalog out Edina’s Center for Adult Education 2012 winter catalog is now available, and with it marks the arrival of many new classes, as well as old favorites. New classes in the New Year include Power for Your Core Yoga, Masala Bhangra – Bollywood Style, Zumba Gold and Aqua Zumba. Favorites like Kettlebells, Cardio Kickbox, Core Pilates, Women on Weights, Tai Chi, Yoga and more will continue. To learn more or register online, visit edinacommunityed.org. CMYK

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Station FROM PAGE 1 “We’ve been saying no for years,” he said. “It’s a very desirable corner.” He declined to give the amount the property will be purchased for, but said the deal was a “once in a lifetime opportunity.” In early December, the Edina City Council approved rezoning and development plans for the site that will allow construction of 8,260-square-foot building slated to hold a Vitamin Shoppe store and financial office. While more expensive to employ attendants, Lindsey said the experience of running a full-service station was worth it. “I enjoy the gratification of being able to help so many people,” he said. Customers at Southdale Automotive, like Audrey Hill, said they appreciated it too. Hill, a former Edina resident now living in Breckenridge, Minn., stopped for gas while back in town for vacation. She was surprised to learn of the closing. She used to frequent the station after “fighting to fill my tank for years,” STATION: TO NEXT PAGE

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EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY – DEC. 30 THROUGH JAN. 5 FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

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

Raptors in the Yard Where: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington When: 10-11 a.m. Price: Free Info: threeriversparks.org

Chanuka Display Where: Edina Senior Center, 5280 Grandview Square When: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (weekdays through January) Price: Free Info: 952-583-0906 or islongman@earthlink.net

New Years Eve Bash Where: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina When: 6-9 p.m. Price: $7 kids, adults free Info: 952-833-9540

Station FROM PREVIOUS PAGE at other stops, she said. “I’m glad I came today,” she said. Lindsey and Johnson said they have

MONDAY

1 Critters Close Up Where: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington When: 3-4 p.m. Price: Free Info: threeriversparks.org

TUESDAY

New Year Holiday Observed

Edina City Council Meeting Where: Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina When: 7 p.m. Info: cityofedina.com

Edina City Hall Closed

been hearing a lot the same since announcing the closing this winter. The last weeks and days involved a deluge of service appointments for oil changes and last minute repairs. “Everybody is wanting to get all kinds of work done,” said Johnson, who lives in Prior Lake.

WEDNESDAY

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

Boys Hockey: Edina vs. Cretin-Derham Hall Where: Braemar Ice Arena, 5701 Ikola Way, Edina When: 7 p.m. Info: 952-848-3800

Lindsey said the reaction speaks to the trust their mechanics have earned over many years of business. They have set up an email address, edinadino@aol.com, for customers to learn where their 13 employees have relocated, including Dave Taylor, who worked at the Southdale location for

The Edina Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors and Staff would like to wish you a Happy Holiday Season and a Prosperous New Year!

5 Grief Support Group Where: Church of St. Patrick, 6820 St. Patrick’s Lane, Edina When: 4:30-6 p.m. Price: $3 donation suggested Info: 952-937-5933 or edinagriefsupport.org Edina School District Legislative Forum Where: Edina Community Center (room 350), 5701 Normandale Road, Edina When: 7-8:30 p.m. Price: Free Info: edina.k12.mn.us

two-dozen years. Taylor, who predates Lindsey and Johnson’s ownership, said he hopes there is a chance to see some of people he’s regularly pumped gas for again. “I’ve made a lot of friends in 24 years,” Taylor said. “A lot of them are more friends than customers.”

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COMMUNITY NOTES

COMMUNITY LINE

Janovy on regional transportation board

Edina resident Patrick John Murphy graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.

Edina resident Jennifer Janovy was recently appointed to the Metropolitan Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Transportation Advisory Board. The 33-member board advises the

Metropolitan Council and Minnesota Department of Transportation on transportation issues involving the regional highway, public transit, airport, bike and pedestrian systems, as well as helps develop plans to meet the transportation needs of the seven-county metro area. Janovy will represent Metropolitan Council Districts 5 and 6 on the board, which

include the southwest portion of Minneapolis, the cities of Bloomington, Crystal, Edina, Golden Valley, New Hope, Richfield and St. Louis Park, and the unorganized territory of Fort Snelling. Janovy is currently chair of the Edina Transportation Commission, a member of the Bike Edina Task Force and a board member of the League of Women Voters Edina.

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Pastor Mark Nelson 952-944-6510

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St. Albanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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Progressive Christian Worship

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Sunday School 9:00am Adult Forum 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:30am Coffee/Fellowship 11:30am

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The Plan God Has For You? Potterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House Of Jesus Christ

8000 Portland Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420 (952) 944-1425 Pastor Earnest Claiborn Worship Sunday ...... 12:30pm Classes Wednesday ... 7:00pm Worship Friday ......... 7:00pm watch our sermons online pottershouseofjc.org youtube.com/thephojc

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Sunday Church School 9:00, 10:00 & 11:00 am

Holy Communion 8:30 am & 12:45 pm Pastor Craig E. Johnson

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;13 Classes Tours Temple Contemplation of ECK

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CALVARY UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Reverend Thomas Andrews - Pastor

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ST. RICHARDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Catholic Church

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LEGAL NOTICES City of Edina

Certificate of Assumed Name

(Official Publication) ORDINANCE NO. 2011-22 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA ORDAINS:

(Official Publication) MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

Section 1. The following described fees of Schedule A to Code Section 185 are amended to read as follows: SECTION 1100

SUBSEC. 1100.03 Sub. 2

PURPOSE OF FEE/ CHARGE Water Service: 2. For Morningside area

AMOUNT $2.36 Per 100 cubic foot – Morningside Area

Section 2. This Ordinance is effective for water billing after February 1, 2012. First Reading: Second Reading: Published:

December 20, 2011 Waived December 29, 2011

Attest Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk

James B. Hovland, Mayor

(Dec. 29, 2011) D1-Ord2011-22

City of Edina (Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA 4801 W 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTRYSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-385 The Edina City Council will meet at the Edina City Hall on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following proposed improvements to be constructed under the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. Countryside Neighborhood Roadway Improvement Improvement No. BA-385

Estimated Total Assessment Cost $1,433,723

The area proposed to be assessed by the proposed improvements includes all properties between and including: 5421 to 5501 Countryside Rd; 6001 to 6241 Crescent Dr; 6201 to 6212 Crest Ln; 5500 to 5608 Highland Rd; 6201 to 6313 Hillside Rd; 5500 to 5516 Hunter St; 6100 to 6132 Ridgeway Rd; 6013 to 6201 Tracy Ave; 6313 Valley View Rd; 6100 to 6227 Westridge Blvd. These properties are proposed to be assessed at approximately $12,360 per residential equivalent unit;

List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Nikomis Principal Place of Business: 4410 Beard Ave. S. #1, Minneapolis, 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: Peter J. Anderson, 4410 Beard Ave. S. #1, Minneapolis, MN 55410 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 re-

quired 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: December 14, 2011 /s/ Peter J. Anderson, Founder/Owner (Dec. 22 & 29, 2011) D1-Nikomis

Certificate of Assumed Name (Official Publication) MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer 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:

(Dec. 29, 2011 & Jan. 5, 2012) D1-BA-385

Richmond Hills Park Neighborhood Roadway Improvement Improvement No. BA-388

Estimated Total Assessment Cost $2,873,000

The area proposed to be assessed by the proposed improvements includes all properties between and including: 5004 to 5036 Normandale Court; 5004 to 5053 Yvonne Terrace; 5004 to 5109 56th St W; 5516 to 5601 Warwick Place; 5004 to 5056 Kent Avenue; 5005 to 5217 Windsor Avenue; 5517 to 5532 Code Avenue; 5400 to 5405 Richmond Lane; 5005 to 5132 Richmond Drive; 5100 to 5116 Richmond Circle

FILED: November 21, 2011 /s/ Mark Haugen, President (Dec. 29, 2011 & Jan. 5, 2012) D1-GreyDuckTees

(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, 15291 Dresden Way, Apple Valley, MN 55124, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate.

Viking Hills Neighborhood Roadway Improvement Improvement No. BA-386

Estimated Total Assessment Cost $297,745.00

6100 to 6153 Artic Way; 6400 to 6417 Glacier Pl; 6400 to 6521 Gleason Ct; 6505 to 6537 Polar Cir; 6200 to 6216 Vernon Ct; and 6520 to 6680 Vernon Hills Rd.

(Dec. 22 & 29, 2011) D1-BA-386

City of Edina (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: 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 $16,800 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. 29, 2011 & Jan. 5, 2012) D1-BA-388

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.

Probate Notice

Debra Mangen City Clerk

(Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA 4801 W 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RICHMOND HILLS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-388 The Edina City Council will meet at the Edina City Hall on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following proposed improvements to be constructed under the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429.

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: The Grey Duck Group, LLC, 4717 Garfield Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55419

(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.

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

City of Edina

Principal Place of Business: 4717 Garfield Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55419

City of Edina

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

Debra Mangen City Clerk

Grey Duck Tees

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

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 Thompson Court Administrator Roy B. Henline (MN# 142487) Henline Law, PA 7044 East Fish Lake Road Maple Grove Minnesota 55311 Telephone: (763) 767-6200 Facsimile: (763) 757-5665 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE (Dec. 29, 2011 & Jan. 5, 2012) D1-BangsProbate

City of Edina (Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MN 55424 Notice of Public Hearing THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION will meet at the Edina City Hall, Council Chambers, 4801 West 50th Street, on Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at 7:00 PM, and will at said time and place consider the following: Preliminary Plat. Refined, LLC. 6109 Oaklawn Avenue. Lots 22 and 23, Block 23, Fairfax, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Generally located east of Oaklawn Avenue and north of Valley View Road. Subdivide one lot into two lots. Preliminary Plat. Mary Herman. 6605 Dovre Drive. Lots 2 and 3, Sognal Addition. Generally located south of Dovre Drive and north of Biscayne Boulevard. Subdivide one lot into two lots. Site Plan. Primrose School of Edina, Minnesota/Children’s Design Group. 7401 Metro Boulevard. That part of Lot 1, Block 1, One Corporate Center to be platted as Lot 1, Block 2, One Corporate Center 2nd Addition. Generally located east of Metro Boulevard and north of Edina Industrial Boulevard. Build school. All recommendations and objections will be heard at said meeting. BY ORDER OF THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION Debra Mangen City Clerk (Dec. 29, 2011) D1-Jan11PHN

City of Edina (Official Publication) ORDINANCE NO. 2011-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CONCERNING REAL ESTATE SIGNS IN THE R-1 AND R-2 ZONING DISTRICT The City Council Of Edina Ordains: Section 1. Subsection 460.03. Subd. 8. is amended to read: Subd. 8 Temporary For Sale Signs - Existing Buildings and Vacant Land. A temporary sign may be erected for the purpose of selling or leasing a residential or non-residential building or selling vacant land provided: A. Such signs shall not exceed 16 square feet for non-residential buildings, residential buildings of ten or more dwelling units, or vacant land. Provided, however, such signs may be increased to not more than 32 square feet if the lot or tract abuts a highway with a speed limit of 50 miles per hour or more and the sign is oriented to such highway. Temporary signs for the purpose of selling or leasing one vacant lot in the R-1 or R-2 Districts or a residential building of less than ten dwelling units shall not exceed six ten Legal Notices continued on next page

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LEGAL NOTICES square feet. Signs shall be removed within seven days after closing. B. Only one such sign shall be permitted per building or vacant lot or tract. If the building is one of two or more buildings which together comprise a tract, then only one sign per tract shall be permitted. C. Signs for non-residential projects shall be located no closer than 100 feet to any pre-existing residence. D. Freestanding signs shall not exceed ten eight feet in height.

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(Official Publication) ORDINANCE NO. 2011-21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EDINA CITY CODE CONCERNING DANGEROUS DOGS THE CITY OF EDINA ORDAINS:

Section 2. This ordinance is effective immediately upon its passage and publication.

Attest Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor

Section 1. Section 300.17 Subd. 6(C) of the Edina City Code is amended to provide as follows:

(Official Publication) NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF DISSOLUTION OF PULTE TITLE AGENCY OF MINNESOTA, LLC December 29, 2011 TO: ALL CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS OF PULTE TITLE AGENCY OF MINNESOTA, LLC, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, PRESENT OR FUTURE, AND CONTINGENT OR NON-CONTINGENT.

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The Police Chief may declare a dangerous dog under M.S. 347. Said declaration may be appealed to the City Council for a public hearing. Dangerous dogs must be registered with the City and a

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City of Edina (Official Publication) ORDINANCE NO. 2011-18 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA ORDAINS: SUBSEC.

PURPOSE OF FEE/CHARGE

AMOUNT

300

300.02 Subd. 3

Redemption of Impounded Animals

$35.00 per day for feeding & care, any veterinarian services and impounding fee

625

625.04 Subd. 1

per animal

Fire Pump Installation and Associated Hardware Dry Valve Assembly Hydrant Flow Test Standpipe Installation Each Additional Standpipe

300

300.02 Subd. 3

Disposal of Animal

$50.00

410

410.02 Subd. 2

Other Permit Related Fees

$60.00 per hour or the total hourly cost to City, whichever is greatest. (includes supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of employees involved)

435

435.07 Subd. 1

Other Permit Related Fees

$60.00 per hour or the total hourly cost to City, whichever is greatest. (includes supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of employees involved)

440

440.04 Subd. 1

Other Permit Related Fees

$60.00 per hour or the total hourly cost to City, whichever is greatest. (includes supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of employees involved)

25,001 to 50,000

625

625.04 Subd. 1

Fire alarm & alternative fire suppression permit. If total valuation of work is: $1 to 500 501 to 2,000 2,001 to 25,000

450

450.27 Subd. 4

Public or Semi-Public Swimming Pool License

$330.00 per year for each outdoor pool

50,001 to 100,000

605

605.05 Subs.1

Operational permits required by

$60.00 per hour with a minimum 1 hour fee (includes supervision, code review, inspections overhead, hourly wages and fringe benefits of employees involved)

100,001 to 500,000

MSFC Section 105.6 Non-business hours inspection

605

605.05 Subd. 1

605.05 Subd. 2

$85.00

Code Compliance Inspection

$60.00 per hour with a minimum 1 hour fee. (includes supervision, code review, inspections, overhead, hourly wages and fringe benefits of employees involved)

605

605.05 Subd. 2

Day Care Fire Inspection

$50.00

620

620.04

Permit Fee for Cleaning Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hood and Duct Systems

$90.00

625

625.04 Subd. 1

Sprinkler Permit Fees Per Number of Heads: 1-5 6 - 12 13 - 25 26 - 50 51 - 75

$60.00 $90.00 $140.00 $260.00 $340.00

500,001 to 1,000,000

per hour with a minimum 1hour fee

Construction Permits Required by MSFC Section 105.7 except for those covered in City Code Section 625 If total valuation of work is: $1 to $500 $60.00 *minimum fee 501 to 2,000 $60.00 *for first $500 plus $4.00 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof to and including $2,000 2,001 to 25,000 $120.00 *for the first $2,000 plus $16.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction there of to and including $25,000 25,001 to 50,000 $488.00 *for the first $25,000 plus $12.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof to and including $50,000 50,001 to 100,000 $788.00 *for the first $50,000 plus $9.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof to and including $100,000 100,001 to 500,000 $1,238.00 *for the first $100,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof to and including $500,000 500,001 to 1,000,000 $4,038.00 *for the first $500,000 plus $6.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof to and including $1,000,000 1,000,001 and up $7,038.00 *for the first $1,000,000 plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof

per inspection per MN Statute 245A.151

1,000,001 and up 605

605.05 Subd. 2

On October 19, 2011, Pulte filed a Notice of Dissolution in the Offices of the Minnesota Secretary of State. If you have a claim against Pulte, the written claim must be presented no later than March 28, 2012 by sending such claim to: Wilkerson & Hegna, P.L.L.P. Attn.: Jaclynn M. Hennen 7300 Metro Boulevard, Suite 300 Edina, MN 55439 Phone: (952) 897-1707 Facsimile: (952) 897-3534 (Dec. 29, 2011, Jan. 5,12,19, 2012) D1-PulteDissolution

$400.00 $440.00 $470.00 $510.00 $540.00 $620.00 For first 200 + $3.00 for each additional head

Section 1. The following described fees of Schedule A to Code Section 185 are amended to read as follows: SECTION

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Section 2. This ordinance is effective immediately upon its passage and publication.

$255.00 $255.00 $110.00 $160.00 $55.00 Then amount is: $60.00 * minimum fee $60.00 * for first $500 plus $4.00 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof to and including $2,000 $120.00 *for the first $2,000 plus $16.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof to and including $25,000 $488.00 *for the first $25,000 plus $12.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof to and including $50,000 $788.00 *for the first $50,000 plus $8.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof to and including $100,000 $1,238.00 *for the first $100,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof to and including $500,000 $4,038.00 *for the first $500,000 plus $6.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof to and including $1,000,000 $7,038.00 *for the first $1,000,000 plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof

Code Compliance Inspection

$60.00 per hour with a minimum 1 hour fee. (includes supervision, code review, inspections, overhead, hourly wages and fringe benefits of employees involved)

721

721.03 Subd 1

Food Establishment

$150.00 Base fee

740

740.04

Multiple Dwelling Parking Garage

$50.00 per single tract of land(may contain more than one building under same ownership)

740

740.04

Multiple Dwelling Parking Garage Inspection Fee

$90.00

830

830.05 Subd. 2

Other Permit Related Fees

$60.00 per hour or the total hourly cost to City, whichever is greatest. (includes supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of employees involved)

900

900.07 Subd. 1

Liquor License Fees (per year)

$8,800.00 On-Sale intoxicating LicenseRestaurants only $660.00 3.2 Beer License Off or On Sale $91.00 per event – Temporary On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor

1105

1105.02

Service Availability Charge (SAC)

$2,365.00Per SAC unit X number of SAC units computed pursuant to Subsection 1105.01 subd. 1 of this code

1105

1105.02

Charge for Connection to City Water or Sewer System

$840.00 Water connection charge per REC unit X number of SAC units $420.00 Sewer connection charge per REC unit X number of SAC units

1230

1230.10

Off-leash Dog Park

$25.00 $50.00

Section 2.

The effective date of this Ordinance shall be January 1, 2012.

First Reading: Second Reading: Published:

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Junior guard Graham Woodward of the Edina High boys basketball team scores on a reverse layup against Orono in a 68-53 Hornet victory.

Best Buy Classic finals The championship game of the Best Buy Classic at Augsburg College is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30. Hopkins, the defending state Class 4A champion, won the inaugural Best Buy tournament last season. The Royals, coached by Kenny Novak Jr., are seeking their fourth consecutive state championship this winter.

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EHS girls face Sabers Edina High’s girls basketball team is getting ready to play the Shakopee Sabers in a non-conference game at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, at the Edina High gym. Paced by the backcourt of senior Katybeth Biewen and junior M.C. McGrory, the Hornets are ranked second in state in the Associated Press state Class 4A poll.

Lake hoops teams play Three Lake Conference boys basketball teams have non-conference games Tuesday, Jan. 3. The Eden Prairie Eagles, led by senior guard Sander Mohn, will play at Shakopee at 7:30 p.m. Senior forward Philip DeBerg and junior guard Graham Woodward will lead the Edina Hornets against Mankato West in a 7:30 p.m. game at the Mankato West gym. Wayzata, led by juniors Bradley Carlson, Drake Mjaanes and Zach Robertson, will play Minneapolis South in a 7 p.m. game at the Wayzata High gym. – Compiled by John Sherman

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Katybeth Biewen Edina High’s girls basketball team defeated White Bear Lake 59-52 in a non-conference game Dec. 20 at the Edina High gym. Biewen, a senior guard, led the Hornets’ attack with 21 points. Edina improved to 80 overall.

Grace Coughlin The Benilde-St. Margaret’s High girls basketball team beat Minnetonka 55-48 Dec. 20 at the BSM gym. Coughlin led the winners with 23 points.

Maddie Dahl Edina High’s girls hockey goalie made 17 saves in the Hornets’ 2-0 non-conference victory over Andover Dec. 20 at Braemar Arena.

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Boys hockey Jan. 3 Three Lake Conference boys hockey teams have non-conference games scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3. Edina will take on Cretin-Derham Hall at Braemar Arena, Hopkins will face off with Prior Lake at Dakotah Ice Center and Minnetonka will be at home to play Eagan at Pagel Activity Center.

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STATE CHAMPIONS During the fall sports season, Edina High won state Class AA titles in girls swimming and girls tennis. The tennis title is the Hornets’ 15th straight.

Edina boys make it 3 in a row Hornets cruise past St. Paul Central 59-49 BY JOHN SHERMAN – SUN NEWSPAPERS So far, this has been a season of streaks for the Edina High boys basketball team. After losing the first four games of the season, the Hornets have won their last three games. Edina defeated Chaska and last year’s state Class 3A champion, Orono, before scoring a 59-49 victory Dec. 20 at St. Paul Central. “We’re on the right track,” said Edina head coach Pat Dorsey following the Central game. “There was an electric atmosphere, and that’s what we expected. We got out to an early lead, 30-15, but Central went on a run early in the sec-

ond have to cut our lead to one.” After that, Edina edged ahead toward its final 10-point margin. “We shortened the game at the end,” said Dorsey. “We played disciplined basketball.” Junior guard Graham Woodward led Edina with 18 points and senior guard Philip “Flip” DeBerg added 16 points. Dane Teuteberg scored eight points while Jack McGarry and Mark Handberg scored six each. “Woodward and DeBerg have been our most consistent scorers,” said Dorsey. “We needed Flip on the floor as much as possible against St. Paul Central. He’s a good defensive player who does a lot of good things in the paint.” Marley Allison was out of action BOYS BASKETBALL: TO NEXT PAGE

Blake School’s sophomore forward scored two goals, including the game winner, as the boys hockey team edged Mahtomedi 3-2 Dec. 20 at Mahtomedi. Naas had an assist on Blake’s other goal.

Ben Ratliff The Providence Academy boys basketball team defeated Spectrum 74-64 in a non-conference game Dec. 20. Ratliff, an Edina resident, led Providence Academy with 27 points.

Leah Schwartzman Breck School’s ninth-grade forward scored two goals in the Mustangs’ 6-0 non-conference girls hockey victory over Proctor/Hermantown.

Graham Woodward Edina High’s junior guard scored 18 points as the Hornet boys basketball team defeated St. Paul Central 59-49 in a non-conference game Dec. 20 at Central High.

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Hornet girls find a way to win against WBL Bears

BY GREG KLEVEN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School solidified its No. 1 ranking among state Class 3A boys basketball teams with two impressive wins over Lake Conference teams. The Red Knights defeated threetime defending state Class 4A champion Hopkins 76-71 Dec. 16. BSM head coach John Moore was very pleased with the victory. “We did a good job handling their defensive pressure,” said Moore. “We passed the ball well and our players had a lot of assists. “We were tenacious defensively and outrebounded Hopkins 39-20.” Four Benilde-St. Margaret’s players scored in double figures. Sanjay Lumpkin led the Red Knights with 22 points. Isaiah Zierden scored 20. Will Dunn came through with 17 points. Isaiah Gray contributed 13 points and eight assists. Benilde-St. Margaret’s improved to 4-1 with a 71-68 victory over Minnetonka Dec. 20. “It wasn’t one of our best games, in fact it got ugly at times,” said Moore. “We might have had an emotional letdown after beating Hopkins. But we came away with a win.” The Red Knights had balanced scoring with four players in double figures – Gray (18 points), Lumpkin (18), Dunn (16) and Zierden (12).

Biewen leads the way with 21-point night BY JOHN SHERMAN – SUN NEWSPAPERS

DeBerg flys high Forward Philip DeBerg leaps high to block a shot during Edina High’s 68-53 boys basketball victory over Orono Dec. 17 at Edina Community Center. DeBerg scored 26 points in leading the Hornets to their third straight victory. (Photo by Brian Nelson – Contributing Photographer)

Coughlin excels Grace Coughlin scored 23 points to lead Benilde-St. Margaret’s to a 55-48 girls basketball victory over Minnetonka Dec. 20. BSM has a 6-1 record. The Red Knights trailed 26-19 at halftime before outscoring the Skippers 36-22 in the second half. Josie Dillon chipped in with nine points. Khadijah Shumpert scored eight points and Gretchen Sattler had six points. Benilde-St. Margaret’s also had a win over Totino-Grace, 55-37, Dec. 16. Coughlin led BSM scorers with 16 points. Shumpert had 15 points and Dillon scored nine.

Boys basketball FROM PREVIOUS PAGE against Central with an illness, so that meant Derek Hill and McGarry had to pick up some of his minutes. “We went from an eight-man rotation to seven,” said Dorsey. “There were concerns in the second half when Graham [Woodward] picked up his fourth foul with eight minutes left.” As Edina heads into 2012, Dorsey is hoping for a favorable decision on the eligibility of Reggie Lynch, a 6-foot-9 junior who transferred to Edina from Bloomington Jefferson at the start of the school year.

Lynch’s eligibility could affect Edina’s dynamic in a big way. He is a capable shot blocker and a defensive rebounder. “Reggie has been playing well in practice,” said Dorsey. “He is getting a lot of reps.” The Hornets are playing in the Edina Classic this week in a field that also includes Armstrong, Northfield and St. Louis Park. Edina tips off the new year in a nonconference game with Mankato West at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, at Mankato West High. The next home game for the Hornets will be against Shakopee at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at the Edina Community Center gym.

Even without star guard M.C. McGrory, who was sidelined with a concussion, the Edina High girls basketball team beat White Bear Lake 57-52 Dec. 20 at the Edina High gym. It was an exciting win for Edina, exciting mainly because the Bears stayed alive with a furious rally late in the second half. “We stretched our lead to 18 points at one point, but we didn’t get a lot of second chances,” said Edina head coach Matt Nilsen. The game featured a scoring duel between Katybeth Biewen of the Hornets, who finished with 21 points, and White Bear Lake’s Alexis Foley, who had 29 points. “Foley was tough,” said Nilsen. “She made five three-pointers, and on four of them we were right on her. She kept them in the game.” Biewen came through in the clutch, sinking six of eight free throws in the second half. “A lot of the time, they had two girls chasing Katybeth around,” said Nilsen. “But she showed that senior poise. Lindsey Johnson also had a good game with 10 points and 6-for-6 at the line.” McGrory was missed, of course. Her 20.7 scoring average is among the best in the metro area this season. Madeline Rodriguez picked up some of the slack, especially in defense and ball handling. Julia Good added eight points for the Hornets and her sister Shannon added six points. “We also got good play from Hailey Merrill and Haley Neve,” said Nilsen. “Our level of play didn’t drop when they came in off the bench.” The Dec. 20 win gave Edina a season record of 8-0.

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Lake Conference schools dominate state sports landscape Judging by the fall sports season, Lake Conference high schools are clearly Minnesota’s elite. Of the eight major fall sports titles, Lake schools won six. Eden Prairie led the way with championships in football, girls volleyball and boys soccer. Wayzata claimed girls soccer and Edina took girls tennis and girls swimming. Edina’s athletes were brilliant throughout the fall tennis and swimming seasons. Caroline Ward and Meghana Vasireddy formed a potent 1-2 singles punch while Morgan Marinovich, Maddie Boyer and Katie Reger also excelled for the tennis team. Nikki Larson of the Hornet swim team capped her championship season with four gold medals at state.

Recipe for success Lake teams are winning for several reasons. I will list them in order of importance. • Large enrollments give coaches a large number of athletes to choose from in every sport. • Facilities in the Lake are second to none. Eden Prairie’s campus might have more artificial turf than natural grass. • Every Lake school has current and future hall-of-fame coaches. Where else

JOHN SHERMAN Edina Sports Editor could you find a group of coaches to equal the Lake’s head football coaches? You have Mike Grant at Eden Prairie with six state titles and Brad Anderson at Wayzata with three state titles. Minnetonka’s Dave Nelson has two state championships, one at Tonka and one at Blaine. John DenHartog at Hopkins and Reed Boltmann at Edina are coaches on the rise. • The Lake athletic directors – Grant (Eden Prairie), John Soma (Edina), Dan Johnson (Hopkins), Ted Schultz (Minnetonka) and Jaime Sherwood (Wayzata) – would all be highly successful CEO’s in the private sector.

Winter wonderland? Following a successful fall season, Lake schools have a chance at winter state titles. The state-champion Hopkins High boys basketball team is shooting for four in a row this winter. Coach Kenny Novak Sr. has a squad loaded with athletes, including returning starters Siyani Chambers,

Demetrius Martin and Zach Stahl. Hopkins has plenty of competition from other state-ranked teams in the Lake. Eden Prairie is ranked fourth while Wayzata is seventh and Minnetonka is ninth. Hopkins is ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press state girls basketball poll. Coach Brian Cosgriff has the Royals running and scoring with the Coffey sisters (Sydney and Nia), Gracia Hutson, Taylor Anderson and Mikaala Shackelford leading the way. All five girls basketball teams in the Lake Conference are ranked among the top seven in state by Associated Press. The rankings show Edina at No. 2, Minnetonka at No. 3, Wayzata at No. 6 and Eden Prairie at No. 7. Edina has the best guard combo in the state with senior Katybeth Biewen and junior M.C. McGrory. Minnetonka has its own premier guard, Joanna Hedstrom. Wayzata’s lineup includes Division I signees Marissa Grossfeld and Kayla Timmerman. Eden Prairie’s leaders are future Minnesota Gophers Jackie Johnson and Shayne Mullaney.

Hockey outlook Two Lake teams, Edina and Minnetonka, are ranked fourth and fifth,

respectively, in Let’s Play Hockey Magazine’s state Class AA poll. Edina’s goalie, senior Maddie Dahl, might be the best in the state and Hornet defensemen Ali Austin and Megan Armstrong are in the same category. The Hornets have scoring, too, with Liz Trautz, Sarah Nielsen and Taylor Williamson leading the attack. Minnetonka forwards Laura Bowman and Amy Petersen have been skating on the same line for years and have established chemistry with their new linemate, Diana Draayer. In boys hockey, all five Lake teams have impact players. Some of the players to watch are Nick Leer, Louie Nanne and Parker Reno of Edina, Erik Baskin, Max Coatta, Michael Prochno and Vinni Littieri of Minnetonka, Miles Death, Kenzie Vold, Matt Halverson and Sam Majka of Wayzata, Joey Brettingen, Tanner Holmquist and Andy Wicklund of Hopkins. After four weeks of high school hockey action, Minnetonka is ranked second in the state behind Duluth East in Let’s Play Hockey’s poll. Eden Prairie is ranked eighth and Edina is ranked ninth.

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Congratulations to Edina U10-B Black for winning the consolation championship at the 2011 Eastview Lightning Classic. The team includes: Jane Ahmann, Bella Barnes, Grace Burnside, Lucy Engler, Ashley Halverson, Lauren Latter, Anna Lonnquist, Sheila Ann McGrath, Claire Nelson, Charlotte Palmer, Serena Peterson, Kayla Poncius, Anna Schaidler, Elli Strittmater, Amy Terwilliger, and Andrea Zantek. The team is coached by Rick Barnes, Tom Terwilliger, Mark Ahmann and Al Peterson.

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EDINA SQUIRT C WHITE WINS THE BREEZY POINT TOURNAMENT

Congratulations to Edina Squirt B Black on their awesome win at the Roseau Invitational tournament held Dec. 16-18! Pictured front row (l to r): Danny Moher, Sam Smith. Second row (l to r): Lucas Gerda Perez, Lily Delianedis, Alex Illies, Aaron Illies, Adam Johns, Gunnar Johnson, Sam Sipprell. Third row (l to r): Jack Peschel, Max Manley, Walker Schwappach, Tommy Hentges, Max Psihos, Mark Overman, Max Stedman, Davey Peck. Back row (l to r): Asst. Coach Pat Peschel, Head Coach John Schwappach, Asst. Coach Tim Sipprell.

The Edina Squirts C White team sponsored by ChildFund.Org won the Breezy Point Tournament held on December 9th through 11th to capture its first title of the season. Pictured front row (l to r): Cameron Hauser, Joe Erickson. Middle row (l to r): Will O’Connell, Cole Gustafson, Isaac Ownes Pierre, Copper Nasiedlak, Matthew Blum, Andrew Mollison, Louie Dekas, Thomas Brumm, Haakon Rondestvedt, Henry Livingston, Charlie Rossman. Top row (l to r):Coach Matt Brumm, Joshua Steinke, Coach Andy Dekas, Head Coach Tim Livingston.

The Edina Squirt B Silver Team brought home the first-place trophy in the Irish Ice Classic Squirt B Tournament held in Rosemount, December 9-11, 2011. The boys defeated Woodbury and Eastview on their way to the championship game. Then, in a riveting championship battle between Edina and the Rosemount Irish, the Edina Silver won by a narrow margin of 2-1. Edina outshot their opponents 79-35 in this tournament. Team members include: Elliot Nutting, Matt McGuire, Nolan Williams, Luke Kolar, Miles Dorsey, Jake Boltmann, Griffin Spence, Sam Sherod, Brady Klemmensen, Andrew Logan, Ramsey Bell, Brett Witzke, Morgan Spence, Will Soderling, Charlie Omodt, and Martin Enfield. The team is coached by Jason Williams, Guy Logan, Scott Bell and Steve Soderling.

Edina Squirt A Team wins Eden Prarie Shoot Out tournament by outscoring opponents 29-2 in 5 straight wins. Pictured from front to back: Thomas Waterloo, Ben Brinkman, Liam Malmquist, Jett Jungels, Weston Gervais, Mason Nevers, Ben Dexheimer, Peter Colby, Drew Bishop, Grant Silianoff, Brett Chorske, Nate Romanelli, Jack Jensen, John Tucker, Cooper Prawdzik, Mike Vorlicky, Mason Reiners, Peter Engelking. Not pictured: coaches: Keith Jungels and Jens Munson

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price must be in ad, you must call every fourth week to renew. Private party ads only. • Includes mnsun.com website • Maximum of 13 weeks

Counsel & Support Group

Personals

Social Clubs & Events

Bloomington Eagles #3208 Rooms available For Meetings, Parties, Banquets. We also invite non-profit groups to use our meeting rooms free of charge. Now offering internet access. Please call 952-854-3044

Car Service & Taxi

Driver w/auto. Errands, light duties, appts. $15/hr, 2 hr min. 612-240-2453

Air Conditioning & Heating

We gladly accept VISA, American Express, Mastercard, personal checks, and cash.

1500

Professional Services

2050

1505

Selling or Buying Gold & Silver

* Home Remodeling/ * Tom Hosek Construction Renovation I Do All My Own Work! 20+ yrs Ref's & owner on the Job Site! Rob 612-578-4897 All carpentry, windows,

Buying Coins, Gold, Silver, Paper Money, Proof & Mint Sets Top $ $ $ paid! Experienced, honest.

Andrew 612-770-6578

Building & Remodeling

2050

doors, bath, kitch, tile, LL. Repairs or All New. No Job too small. L#2338, ins. bonded. Tom 612-802-3668

Affordable Basement Finishing by Two Teacher Construct Inc. Professionals you can trust to design & finish your basement. BBB

2070

952-472-5670

Lic#BC073200

Twin Cities TV's #1 Gold Buyer. TOP CASH PAID (not a check, but CASH) for Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Coins, Sterling Flatware, etc. We make House calls and Bank calls. Ref's avail. Same day service. Over 34 yrs in biz. Lic/Bonded buyer. Call for free advice.

Mark 612-802-9686

WANTED US Coins, Currency Proofs , Mint Sets, Collections, Gold, Estates & Jewelery Will Travel. 26 yrs exp Cash! Dick 612-986-2566

2000

2010

Baths/Kitchs/Bsmts crptry, cer tile, walls Lic 4614 I do My own work 612-968-2311

Cabinetry & Counters

2090

Carpet & Vinyl

0%Hassles 100%Satisfaction All Carpet & Vinyl Services Restretch Repair Replace www.allcarpetmn.com

952-898-4444

Carpet Installation Repair & Restretch West Metro 952-446-1963

2050

Building &

The Remodeling Origina

2090

Carpet & Vinyl

2100

Carpet Repairs - Restretch Sales - Installs - 30 yrs exp The Carpet Doctor of MN 763-463-9525

952-392-6888 2050

KITCHEN RENAISSANCE

The

Origina Building & The Origina Remodeling The Origina

Since 1949 The Origina

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

• •

We Specialize In:

• LICENSED Driveways • Buckling Walls (MN • Garage Slabs • Foundation Repair • Walks • Aprons • Retaining Walls • Steps • Patios • Drain Tile LICENSED

(MN# 20215366) •

BONDED • INSURED

Family Owned 612-824-2769 952-929-3224

763-586-0701

kitchenrenaissance.com

This space could be yours

952-392-6888 2050

2100

QUALITY SERVICE • Since • 1949

This space could be yours

25+ Yrs Exp. Owner/Oper

EGRESS WINDOWS FREE EST YEAR ROUND INS/LIC 651-777-5044

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

The The Original Original

Refacing, new cabs/counters

Family Owned & Operated

Building & Remodeling

Free Estimates

ARTHUR THEYSON CONSTRUCTION WORK GUARANTEED

Business Services Air Conditioning & Heating

Building & Remodeling

3900-3990 4000-4600 9000-9450 5000-6500 7000-8499 9500-9900

Sun Newspapers reserves the right to edit, refuse, reject or cancel any ad at any time. Errors must be reported on the first day of the publication, and Sun Newspapers will be responsible for no more than the cost of the space occupied by the error and only the first insertion. We shall not be liable for any loss or expense that results from the publication or omission of an advertisement.

FREE CLASSIFIEDS: One Item for Sale, $100 or Less. Mail or FAX in only Tues. - Thurs. HOW TO PAY

1000-1090 1500-1590 2000-2700 2700-2760 3700-3840

SERVICES & POLICIES

Friday, Monday, and Call-ins: $7.00 per ad, 1 week, 1 zone

Looking for Dean Wilde who was in the service & in Germany in the 60's. Lived in Hopkins before. Signed Old Service Buddy. Please call 1-207-793-8877

2010

$44

One ad per customer per week. Additional zones are $7.00. Three line maximum. Price must be in ad.

952-922-0880 - MPLS www.aastpaul.org 651-227-5502 - St. Paul

1095

MERCHANDISE MOVER

• 3 lines, Runs for 13 weeks, choose 2 zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • For one item priced under $2500,

10917 Valley View Road 952-392-6888

www.aaminneapolis.org

1090

$50

• 3 lines, 4 weeks, All zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • Private party only

Additional Lines $10.00 Ads will also appear on www.mnSun.com each Wednesday by 9:00 a.m.

• Announcements • Professional Services • Business Services • Education • Merchandise & Leisure Time • Animals • Family Care • Employment • Rentals • Real Estate • Automotive

13 WEEK RUN!

$44

EDEN PRAIRIE

DRINKING PROBLEM? Alcoholics Anonymous

1070

INDEX

TRANSPORTATION

• 3 line ad • 2 week run • FREE Garage Sale Kit* • Metro Wide Coverage – 318,554 homes • Rain Insurance – we will re-run your ad up to two weeks FREE if your sale is rained out.

*Garage Sale Kits can be picked up at the Eden Prairie office.

LOCATION

1020

BUSINESS SERVICES

952-392-6888

TO PLACE YOUR AD

BY PHONE: BY FAX: BY MAIL:

•

TheysonConstruction.com

• Window & Door $27,800 Replacement 16’x16’ room • Additions • Roofs addition • Basements Call for details • Garages 28 yrs. exp. • Decks • Siding Insurance Claims

952-894-6226 / 612-239-3181

FREE ESTIMATES Insured, Bonded & Licensed No. 20011251

Specializing in: CT CONSTRUCTION Custom Build & Remodel

Design, Create, Inspire.

612-327-7843 ctconstruction.net License #20588723

• Residential Remodeling • Additions • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Basements • Since 1996

CAPSTONE BROS.

CAPSTONE BROS. CONTRACTING, INC

• Roofing • Siding •INC Windows CONTRACTING,

952-882-8888

Call today for your FREE Inspection!

Family Owned & Operated

www.capstonebros.com Lic. #20609967

(952) 431- 9970

www.minnlocal.com – Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011 – Edina Sun-Current

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

2180

Electric Repairs

TEAM ELECTRIC

www.teamelectricmn.com Lic/ins/bonded Res/Com All Jobs...All Sizes Free Est 952-758-7585 10% Off w/ad QUALITY WORK 1ST CALL Res/Commercial PATIOS STEPS FLOORS ADDITIONS DRIVES WALKS BRICK BLOCK MASONRY/CHIMNEY WORK DRAIN TILE MC/VISA Bonded Insured BBB Member

#1 in Hardwood Refinishing

952-473-5291 or 920-2395 Cell 612-207-6704

20+ Years In Tiling

2230

Flooring & Tile

SANDMAN IS BEST! sandmanjohansson.com low$$

Tear-out -ReplacementsRetain walls- Steps-Walks, Drives- Drain tile- Bsmnt floors - Stamped & Colored 763-229-4508

Affordable Concrete & Chimney Work Free Est. & Insured: www.campbellconcrete.net Joe 612-245-4439 (Hopkins) CONCRETE & MASONARY

Steps, Walks, Drives, Patios Chimney Repair. No job to Sm. Lic/Bond/Ins

John 952-882-0775 Tuckpointing/Brick Rpr Free Est. Insured Tim Arlt....952-937-6961

2110

Chimney & FP Cleaning

SWEEP • INSP. • REPAIR Full Time • Professional Ser. Certified/ Registered / Insured 29 Yrs Exp. Mike 952-933-8005

londonairechimney service.com

2130

Decks

Decks 3 & 4 Season Porches

Pool/Hot Tub Surrounds

Jon Dimich Deck Creations

612-418-3677 Lic 20490464

www.jddeckcreations.com

2170

Drywall

Alliance Drywall 30 yrs exp. Ins. Edina. Check my lower prices. Rock, text., tape & skim-coat. Free est.

Dan 651-235-7997 PINNACLE DRYWALL *Hang *Tape *Texture*Sand Quality Guar. Ins. 612-644-1879

Free Estimates/Low Prices Excellent References

Above All Hardwood Floors Installation•Sanding•Finishing “We Now Install Carpet, Tile & Vinyl.” Call 952-440-WOOD (9663)

Escobar Hardwood Floors & Ceramic Tile Work, llc We offer professional services for your wood floors! Installs/Repair Sand/Refinish Free Ests Ins'd Mbr: BBB Professional w/10 yrs exp.

952-292-2349

SANDING – REFINISHING Roy's Sanding Service Since 1951 CALL 952-888-9070

2250

Furniture Repair

REPAIRS DONE IN HOME 35 Yrs Exp. Wood, Upholstery& Recliner. 10Yr guar. on re-gluing Free Est. Pick up & Delivery Jay 952-935-3349

Electric Repairs

612-501-1093

WHY PAY MORE? Call Signature Electric Service Upgrades, Misc Wiring, Remodeling & More! Owner/Oper Lic/Bonded/Ins 763-537-4731 Schoo Electric Small Jobs – Service Changes Prompt Service & Free Ests. Licensed – Bonded – Insured

JNH Electric 612-743-7922

2290

Handyperson

LICENSED BONDED INSURED

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

Schultz'e Contracting Inc

Lower Level Remodels Wall/Ceiling Repair/Texture Tile, Carpentry, Carpet, Paint. #BC538329

MDH Lead Supervisor

Dale 952-941-8896 office 612-554-2112 cell “Soon To Be Your Favorite Contractor!”

schultzecontracting.com

952-994-4303 George Elite Repair & Tile Regrout, Tile, Painting, Etc. We Do it All • Lowest Rates

Affordable Repair! Carpentry, Paint & Remodel Exp'd/Lic/Ins 612-590-1887 Any & All Home Repairs

PRO PAPER HANGING Removal, Paint/Plaster

LetUs Be Your Handyman! Home Repair: Interior & Exterior Fences, decks, gutters, ceiling/drywall, paint. Leaks & squeaks and much, much more!

You name it we can do it!

612-455-1217 Multi-Year Service Award Winner

www.LetUsService.com

Work Guar/Refs/Ins/Free Ests

35yrs Exp. 612-875-2230

Call 952-240-4538

2310

Housecleaning st

Ray's Snowplowing & Handyman Services.

*10% off 1 Cleaning* BEST CLEANING WE CLEAN YOU GLEAM

HANDYMAN

Prof House & Office Cleaner High Quality, Comm/Res Ref/Ins/Bond. Call Lola 612-644-8432 or 763-416-4611

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

www.bestcleaningservices.com

2320

Insulation & Weatherproofing

763-477-2612 ( 30 YRS) www.lewisinsulation.com Old Home Specialists –Walls/ Attics/Venting/Spray Foam

2380

Moving, Storage & Shipping

2420

Painting

Robinson Moving

Garage Door

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

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS

2420

Repair /Replace /Reasonable Lifetime Warranty on All Spring Changes www.expertdoor.com

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

651-457-7776

2280

**First

Impressions **

“You Point & It Disappears” A Moving & Hauling Service www.firstimpressionshd.com

612-598-2276 Rubbish Removal/Clean-Up Containers for Rent 5-18cu/yds Since 1979 952-894-7470

HAULING Concrete-Brush-Const Debris 2-40yd containers for cleanups

Total Sanitation Service 612-861-2575

2290

3 Interior Rooms/$250 Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Repair. Cabinet Enameling and Staining. 25 yrs exp. Steve 763-545-0506

Hauling

#1 All Area Hauling Lg/Sm I haul all rubbish Move, Sr. Disc 612-532-1162

Handyperson

#1 All Area Handyman Lg/Sm - We do it all! Reas, Sr disc. 612-532-1162

Bonded Insured Free Ests Resid, Comm & Service. Old/New Const, Remodels Serv Upgrades. Lic#CA06197

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

Lew Electric: Resid & Comm. Service, Service Upgrades, Remodels. Old or New Constr. Free Ests. Bonded/Insured Lic#CA05011 612-801-5364

Concrete Dumpster Service Carpentry Baths & Tile Fencing Windows Gutters Water/Fire Damage Doors Lic•Bond•Ins Visa Accepted

952-451-3792

R.A.M. CONSTRUCTION Any & All Home Repairs

Painting

2420

Painting

DAVE'S Painting Int/Ext 3 Rooms $175. Paper rem Enamel Refs avail. 952-201-1577

A Fresh Look, Inc. Interior/Exterior Painting by the Pros Bonded & Insured Free Est. • Senior Discounts

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

TOP QUALITY ROOFING

FOR LESS $$$

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

Siding- Roofs-Soffit-FasciaGutters- Lic#20172580

763-754-2501

Quality Residential

www.blomquistexteriors.com

Ceiling & Wall Textures

A Family Operated Bus.

952-472-5670

Painting & Drywall H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

** BLOMQUIST ** EXTERIORS

BBB

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 St. Christoper Decorating

Why Wait Roofing LLC

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

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

Cubic Roofing Re-Roofing & Tearoffs Great Rates & Service!!! Free Ests/Bonded/Insured

651-235-5681 Lic# RR639308 Re-Roofing & Roof Repairs – Snow & Ice Removal - 30 Yrs Exp Insured - Lic#20126880 John Haley #1 Roofer, LLC. Call 952-925-6156

612-210-5267 952-443-9957 Lic #20156835 • Insured We Take Care of Insurance Claims Offering the Best Extended Manufacturers Warranty

Old World Craftsmanship/24 Yrs

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

952-451-7151 Ins/Bonded

2470

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.

612.839.2239 • 612.866.0949

“We Stand By Our Name!”

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

SNOW REMOVAL Roofs & Driveways Theyson Const 612-239-3181

SNOWPLOWING Comm & Resid Sr. Discounts

Insured

Kevin 612-810-2059

2620

Tree Service

Will Beat Anybody's Price! NEW HORIZONS TREE & LANDSCAPING

BIG TREES & STUMPS CHEAP!!

*A One Man Company* Looking for work. 30 yrs exp. Call Steve 763-497-2280 Lic#4040

Storm Damage Restoration Roofing ■ siding ■ windows Established 1984

www.vincestree.com Full Tree & Landscape Services.

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

An Honest Plumber

WINDOWS/SIDING

Master Plumber. Semi retired. Bath remodeler, tile, piping, misc. Lic. #058689PM 651-983-6300 Credit cards accepted. SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work. Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490

For your updated local news visit us at

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Serving The Entire Metro Area. 763-954-1063 BBB Accredited Business

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

A RENEW PLUMBING •Drain Cleaning •Repairs •Remodeling •Lic# 004914PM Bond/Ins 952-884-9495 Ins/Bond Lic. #57327-MR Dan 952-465-2926

15% Winter Discount

Forget The Rest

A Good Job!!

Family Owned & Operated Since 1949

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

15 yrs exp.

Thomas Tree Service

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

2630

Upholstery & Slipcovers

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

2660

Window Cleaning

Limited Offer Triple Glass for the Price of Double Glass

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

www.MinnLocal.com

ACCREDITED BUSINESS

Call For Free Estimate www.WesternConstructionInc.com

2490

Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

Lic. #BC626700

Right Way PAINTING

GOODE SNOWPLOWING

General Contractors

Window Cleaning 612-529-4444

3000

Credit Cards Accepted

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

Call 952-933-4856

612-203-4309

Special $89/with ad!

Powerwashing

Reliable • Fully Ins'd • Free Ests

Fully Licensed & Insured “We take pride in our work”

Plumbing

763-792-2999 Geno's Sewer & Drain

2490

Anderson Snow Removal Experienced Res/Com Plowing

952-888-5885

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

A German Craftsman

Snow Removal

2570

Snow & Ice Removal

A Local Mover

2260

aacehaulingservices.com

2180

Handyperson

A+ Angie's List 952-474-4355

Call 952-451-1037 TWIN CITIES Concrete Reas.-Fast Friendly BBB

2290

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

3090

Merchandise Cemetery Lots

1 lot-Hillside Memorial Park $1100 or Best offer. 218-258-5609 Dawn Acres Memorial Park 1 Cemetery lot $1,500 + transfer fee. 952-941-1795

Our job is to make you look good!

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

www.sparklewashcmn.com

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

763-225-6200

Edina Sun-Current – Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011 – www.minnlocal.com

3090

Cemetery Lots

Glen Haven in Crystal, garden of the apostles. 1 plot $2500 763-227-6844

3160

Furnishings

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

3270

Misc. Wanted

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

Couch, loveseat, chair Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 matching. Tan, microfiber vaults w/companion head- Exc cond! $500 952-843-8138 Snowblowers stone. Value $8,990. Asking & Equipment $4,500/BO. 218-828-3608 Newer - Couch $150/BO; Ethan Allen DR Set: Honda 1132 Track Snowhutch, table & 6 chairs blower w/ elec start & hd lt. Collectibles $600/BO. 952-928-9077 Used 5hrs $1850. 952-240-7792

3320

3110

& 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

SOFA: Henredon 3 pc sectional. $500/OBO. 952-881-1381 SteelCase u-shaped desk unit. Like new! Reduced to $600 Plymouth 715-571-1920

3260

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

2620

Tree Service

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 Tree Service

2620

Senior Discounts

Great Service Affordable Prices 3020

Auctions

3020

Auctions

Bloomington

9050

Pets

3970

Chinchillas: 2 females, cage & accessories, $225 for both. 651-334-1842 Pitt Bull puppies, 12 wks, very affectionate! To good homes, $150. 612-516-8296

5000

5005

Rentals Vacation Rentals

A Timeshare in Marriott's Canyon Villas 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 NAPLES, FLORIDA 2012 SEASONAL BEACH RENTAL 2 BR/2BA, on the Gulf w/ spect. views. Renovated & nicely appointed, W/D, walk-in shower, pool, elevator. NS/NP. Avail Jan.1 - May 31., 2 mo. Min. Call owner @ (212) 301-3186.

5100

Senior Rentals

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

5600

Employment Health Care

RN - Home Care Program Director Sholom seeks an experienced RN for program development & mgmnt of our Private Duty/Medicare Home Care division (Class A licensure). The ideal candidate will have worked in home care in hands-on & supervisory roles. Medicare Home Care exp pref'd. Current licensure as a RN in the State of Minnesota. Strong computer skills req'd. Submit applications online at: www.sholom.com EOE/AA

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 9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

A New Career 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

Rooms For Rent

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

Call for details: Michael (763) 227-1567

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Delivery Drivers

GREAT JOB WITH GREAT BENEFITS

For Rent

Fitness Equipment

Help Wanted/ Full Time

* * * * *

Manufactured Homes

Mobile Homes Lots

3740

Animals/Pets

9100

Real Estate

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

9000

EHO

312-886-9480 US General Services Administration

8100

Leisure

952-361-0310

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.

7000

3700

Stickley Solid Cherry Octane Fitness Unit model Wood DR Table, w/2 ext. & Q37E, w/electric monitor, table pads, $450. 2 Mahog. like new! $995 612-518-7420 Beds (twin size) w/box. & matt., $150 ea. Exc cond! Agriculture/ 952-897-3589 Leave msg. 3900

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

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

$12.00 PER HOUR TO START. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

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

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. BeneJob Fair Wednesday fits include pd. holidays from 9am-12pm for Food and vacation, health & Production Work. Call 952-924-9000 for more dental ins., & 401(k). Our information 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

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

FT/PT Counselor Direct care; administrate medication, & community activities including transporting. Min. Req. Strong computer & comm. skills, a valid drivers license w/ an acceptable driving record, are able to pass a criminal background check, 18+, & HS Diploma/ GED. Paid Training, Benefits, 401(k), internal growth opportunities! Apply online at www.dungarvin.com! AA/EOE

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for a new pet in Sun Classifieds

Sun Classifieds

WORK! 952.392.6888

Sun Patriot Account Executive The Waconia Patriot, Carver County News, and Norwood Young America Times are searching for an experienced Account Executive to take over a quality territory. The qualified candidate will work with existing customers and prospect new business to grow sales in the territory.

Job responsibilities include: • Service existing customers to continue & grow their business • Outbound prospecting from lead lists, customer lists & self-generated lists • Working collaboratively with other Patriot staff, to ensure smooth day to day operations Experience and qualifications: • Minimum 3 years sales experience, (with preference given to experience in a senior sales position) • Excellent verbal & written communication, demonstrated negotiation skills, excellent presentation skills • Previous advertising sales or category experience an asset The Sun Patriot newspapers, magazines, & website have very strong readership, & provide useful, timely news & information. Benefits include paid time off, health & dental coverage & retirement investment plans. Position earnings is a mixture of salary & commission and will be based upon experience.

EARN FROM HOME!

Please send a complete cover letter and resume to:

Put faith 1 family 2 & an opportunity to earn a great income! 952-474-4682

Jason Cole jcole@acnpapers.com

9100

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Biochemist needed w/ Masters* deg or foreign equiv in Biochemistry or Pharmaceutical Sci & 1 yr. exp. *Will accept Bachs deg or foreign equiv in Biochemistry or Pharmaceutical Sci & 5 yrs of progressive work exp in lieu of Masters* deg or foreign equiv & 1 yr. exp. in following job duties: Perform chemical & proteomic techniques for isolating & characterizing multipass transmembrane proteins & nuclear receptors. Investigate enzyme-inhibitor interaction & inhibition mechanisms. Dvlp methods to interrogate proteomes w/in confines of intact cells. Perform chemical & proteomic techniques for isolating & characterizing multipass transmembrane proteins & nuclear receptors. Perform ELISA, SPR & other assay formats for characterization of recombinant proteins. Use HPLC, FPLC, Chromatography, Electrophorestis & Spectrophotometry. Exp as Analytical Chemist is acceptable. Mail resumes to Virtual Matrix Corporation 7200 France Ave S, Ste#324, Edina, MN 55435 Job Loc: Edina, MN

Employer: Best Buy

Location: Richfield, MN

Job Title: Finance Manager - Enterprise Capital Evaluation, Real Estate

Best Buy Enterprise Services has an opening in Richfield, Minnesota, for a Finance Manager - Enterprise Capital Evaluation, Real Estate. Duties include: Conduct quantitative analyses of information and collect, analyze, and interpret data to support the strategic and operating plans of capital evaluation and corporate real estate initiatives Lead finance team to support financial planning and forecasting processes by providing data and quantifying financial opportunities and risk, and communicate results. Basic Requirement: MBA with a concentration in Finance or Applied Corporate Finance Minimum of two years experience as a financial analyst leading audits and analyzing financial statements for a Fortune 100 company in the consumer retail industry, at least one year of which involved analyzing corporate real estate portfolios To apply please go to http://www.bestbuy-jobs. com/, Keyword search Finance Manager Enterprise Capital Evaluation, Real Estate

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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

LEAH DeSCHEPPER Leah is a junior at Kennedy who has a 3.971 GPA. She is involved in golf, debate, Ignite Mentor program, concert band, marching band, pep band, symphonic winds, NHS, Science Olympiad, and is the president of Kennedy’s Think Pink Kids Club. She also volunteers for other breast cancer awareness events, her church and Feed My Starving Children. Leah recently was awarded the ExCel Award that is given to one female junior student who demonstrates involvement, leadership and community service. Leah is an outstanding student, who has many talents, and truly has made a tremendous positive impact on Kennedy High School.

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PT Teller We are seeking a friendly, dedicated individual to fill a PT Teller position. Please call Julie at 952-465-0304, or apply in person, or fax resume to 952-465-0333. First Minnetonka City Bank

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We have a career opportunity available in Edina Part-Time Financial Sales Representative

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Candidates will open new accounts, process consumer loans, and promptly address Member questions while providing outstanding service and recommending RCU products to Members.

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

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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

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