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City Council endorses creek-based trail route Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail would connect with segments in Richfield, Hopkins

Enterprise funds included in budget document for first time; some facilities operating in red

BY KATIE MINTZ • SUN NEWSPAPERS The Edina City Council unanimously endorsed a creek-based route for the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Tuesday, Dec. 7.

Construction of the 7.5-mile trail in the city is still several years away. Three Rivers Park

District, which will build and maintain the trail, must first secure the estimated $20 million cost and reach an agreement with the city on specific trail design.

“This is one of the most significant, controversial issues to face those of us living in Edina in the last 10 years,” said Mayor Jim Hovland at the outset of the meeting.

The city first indicated its support for a regional trail more than a decade ago. It has worked closely with Three Rivers Park District over the last couple years.

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BY KATIE MINTZ • SUN NEWSPAPERS Rumors of a new attraction at the Edina Aquatic Center have floated around the city for years.

The FlowRider surf simulator was supposed to draw thrill-seeking teens to the municipal water park and entertain spectators.

The project first appeared in the city’s capital improvement plan in 2004. It was slated for construction in 2006. This summer, posters at the park hyped the still-coming feature.

“It’s been on the drawing board for several years. We haven’t been able to pull the trigger on it financially because we’re all one mother company in

EMT, parents at Edina rink save hockey referee’s life Edina church tells Christmas story Cross View Lutheran Church members Rick Thompson (left) of Eden Prairie and Karl Hylle (right) of Plymouth, dressed as shepherds, tell the story of Jesus’ birth to 7-year-old Layton Kuehner of Eden Prairie during the Edina church’s annual live nativity event Saturday, Dec. 4. “It’s a fun way to tell the community and especially the kids the story of Christ,” said Cross View pastor The Rev. Steve Wheeler. Additional photo on Page 14. (Photo by Katie Mintz • Sun Newspapers)

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Minnetonka, Edina lawyers make short list for bench Patrick D. Robben, Charles H. Salter and Mary R. Vasaly are under consideration for a trial court judgeship in the Fourth Judicial District in Hennepin County.

The vacancy occurred with the retirement of the Honorable Warren R. Sagstuen on Sept. 14.

Robben of Minnetonka is the general counsel to the Office of the Governor, a position he has held since 2009.

Previously, he was an attorney with the Morrison, Fenske and Sund law firm in Minnetonka 2007-2009, an associate attorney 2000-2005 and partner 2005-2007 with the Rider Bennett law firm in Minneapolis. He also worked as an associate attorney with the Briggs and Morgan law firm in Minneapolis and as a law clerk to Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Joan Ericksen Lancaster.

Robben earned his juris doctorate magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1998 and his bachelor’s degree cum laude from Kansas State University in Manhattan in 1995.

Salter, also of Minnetonka, is an assistant Hennepin County Attorney, a position he has held since 1983. He was a law clerk in the Hennepin County Attorney’s office 1981-1983 and a law clerk in the Hubbard County Attorney’s office in the summers of 1979 and 1980.

Salter earned his juris doctorate from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1981, and his bachelor’s cum laude from St. Olaf College in Northfield in 1978.

Vasaly is an Edina attorney and partner with the Maslon, Edelman, Borman and Brand law firm in Minneapolis.

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She has been an attorney with the firm since 1984 and a partner since 1993.

She has also been an attorney in the Minnesota State Public Defender’s office 1983-1984, and a law clerk with the Honeywell Inc. Office of General Counsel in Minneapolis 1982-1983. She was also a staff nurse at the Hennepin County Medical Center 1977-1982.

Vasaly earned her juris doctorate cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1983, her bachelor’s from the University of Minnesota in 1980 and her associate’s in nursing from Normandale Community College in Bloomington in 1978.

Minneapolis attorneys Thomas S.Arneson and Dana Banwer were also finalists.

The Commission on Judicial Selection screens judicial candidates and makes recommendations to the Governor for district court vacancies that occur during the term of a judge.

The commission received 27 applications for this judicial vacancy.

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Business charging ahead with stations for electric cars Bloomington-based Electricharge Mobility installs state’s first public electric vehicle charging station

BY KATIE MINTZ • SUN NEWSPAPERS

Edina resident Paul Axt, owner of Electricharge Mobility/MTI, Inc. in Bloomington, is the local distributor for Coulomb Technologies’ ChargePoint electric vehicle charging stations in Minnesota. (Photo by Katie Mintz • Sun Newspapers)

Two summers ago, Edina resident Paul Axt boarded a plane for northern California.

The owner of Bloomington-based MTI Inc., a sales agency for out-of-state manufacturers, had a potential new client.

But the product, charging stations for electric vehicles, was a stretch from his usual parts and components.

“I wanted to see these stations for myself,” said Axt, who doesn’t count himself among the tree-hugging ranks.

With brother Jim Axt from Brookfield, Wis., he now runs ElectrichargeMobility the distributor of Coulomb Technologies’ ChargePoint Stations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and Indiana.

“Most people view this as a liberal issue, but being conservative, I also like to conserve on energy use,” said Axt, who has now installed the first electric vehicle charging station in Minnesota.

He was sold on the station after visiting the Coulomb headquarters in Campbell, Calif. There, he had a chance to drive the CEO’s electric Mini Cooper.

“It was amazing flying down the highway at 80 miles an hour. Without a gas engine, all you could hear was the sound of the road,” he said.

Almost two years ago, Axt began calling state and local government agencies, energy utilities, businesses and others

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about the emerging technology, one of a number of charging stations on the market.

With partner Steve Weber, CEO of Weber Electric in Shoreview, he installed the very first electric vehicle charging station in the state Monday afternoon, Nov. 29, at the First National Bank Building in St. Paul. The station is one block off of the Central Corridor light rail line that will connect St. Paul and Minneapolis.

“It feels good after working hard for a year and a half to break the ice,” said Axt. He has more contracts in the works.

As electric cars become more prevalent, he said there would need to be more places to charge them.

He estimates there are currently about 50 electric vehicles in Minnesota, converted by their owners from standard vehicles. Most of these vehicles are electric only, and have a limited reach of about 40 miles before requiring a recharge.

“It’s the chicken and the egg thing,” said Axt. “I’m not going to get an electric car if I don’t have a place to charge, and I’m not going to put in a charging station if there aren’t electric cars on the road.”

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tract, Cleveland-based Eaton Corp., will supply private charging stations for the city’s own electric vehicle fleet, he said.

Axt said the Coulomb stations are superior to others for their reporting capabilities and accountability. The ChargePoint Stations are networked wirelessly, allowing station owners to set rates, track energy use and emissions savings online. Drivers can also view their personal use at www.mychargepoint.net, and see in real time what stations are available. The company has close to 600 across the United States.

The machines can be accessed with a prepaid charge pass card from Coulomb, contactless credit card or by phone payment.

Coulomb works with local utility providers to allow the stations to be shut down in case of system overload.

Drivers are alerted by text or e-mail messages when their car has finished charging or if power has been interrupted for any reason. Axt said the St. Paul stations would be powered by Xcel’s wind energy program.

Coulomb will offer three levels of stations – a simple 120-volt plug, a dual station with 120- and 240-volt outlets, and a forthcoming 480-volt station capable of charging a vehicle in less than 30 minutes.

FROM PREVIOUS PAGE There could be a few thousand electric cars by this time next year with the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt coming on the market in December, he said. The Leaf will also be 100 percent electric with a range of up to about 130 miles depending on driving conditions and habits. The Volt has an electric engine with small gas generator, giving it a range of about 40 miles on electricity only, and a few hundred miles using the gas generator.

Coulomb has also been named one of two companies in a master contract with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency allowing members of the Minnesota Electric Vehicle Coalition to purchase charging stations using unified contracts, said Axt. The Coalition includes Minnesota state agencies, the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Hennepin and Ramsey counties, the Metropolitan Airports Commission, Xcel Energy, American Lung Association and other organizations.

Axt said he expects to have a purchase order in place with the city of St. Paul by the end of the month for up to 10 public stations installed in municipal parking ramps this winter, and another 10 stations installed on the street this spring.

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The station at First National is a dual station, and can accommodate two cars – a converted electric vehicle using the 120-volt outlet, and a new electric vehicle capable of charging at 240 volts. It takes about eight hours to fully charge on the 120-volt, and three to four hours on the 240-volt, Axt said.

Axt said the station costs roughly $6,000. Station owners like Cushman & Wakefield, which manages and leases the First National Bank Building, set the pricing and time limits. A small portion of the cost goes back to Coulomb for network management, and the rest stays with the station owner to cover electricity costs and earn profit.

“It’s not a losing proposition,” said Axt, who is in talks with area businesses and educational institutions interested in the technology.

It wasn’t a difficult decision for the First National Bank Building. Tanya Hemphill, general manager at the property, said installation of the charging station is one of a number of green initiatives at the downtown St. Paul property.

“Being the first parking facility in the Twin Cities to offer [electric vehicle] charging stations only serves to reinforce the First National Bank Building’s position as a leader in the marketplace,” she said.

This electric vehicle charging station at First National Bank in St. Paul is the first in the state. It was installed by Electricharge Mobility Monday, Nov. 29. (Submitted photo)

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Three Rivers Park District Experts take guesswork delivers fresh gift ideas out of funeral planning When it comes to gift ideas, it’s hard to find the right fit for each friend and family member.

You want to give something that’s unique, fits the recipient’s style and still fulfills a need, but doesn’t break the bank.

While I can’t knit an iPad, a luggage set or a coffee machine, knitting can create those small, personal, meaningful gifts. They are not expensive or flashy and you can’t check your e-mail on them, but they show dedication and an attention to detail.

I try to brainstorm all sorts of clever gift ideas before we even reach December. There are only so many dishcloths a person wants to receive over the years, you know.

So last summer, I made a matching set for a sister-inlaw’s Christmas gift: a fuzzy, black hat and a skinny, long, scarf in the same yarn. In early November, I knitted a few cranberry-red coffee cup sleeves – do they become sweaters if you add buttons? – for some of my coffee-addicted relatives.

Inevitably, I hit a rut and run out of ideas. Maybe I should get a tie for Dad, but I probably shouldn’t knit one. And back to the ubiquitous dishcloth patterns I go.

But Three Rivers Park District sent out an e-mail last week with a few nifty, nonknitted gift ideas: • Gift cards – OK, so maybe a gift card to a favorite restaurant or clothing store is not unique, but I’ve heard that more people are trying to give gifts of activities or experiences rather than gifts of possessions. With a gift card, people can buy rounds of golf or golf lessons, nature and recreation program registrations, and downhill ski or snowboard lift tickets and lessons. Gift cards are available at Park

SARAH PETERSON Sun Newspapers Community Editor District nature centers and visitor centers, Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area in Bloomington, and Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area in Maple Grove.

• Forests Forever – This is a good gift for that tree-hugger, going-green, hippie-style relative. (I know I have a few.) I’ve heard of having trees planted in city or regional parks in memory or in honor of someone, and Three Rivers gives you that opportunity, too, starting with a $25 basic tree planting.

Forest Forever honorees receive a card and a certificate suitable for framing. Their names also will be placed on the permanent Forests Forever log.

• Adopt a Sprinkler Head Cover – I think this could be fun and unique way to honor a golfer in your life. Sprinkler heads (at Baker National Golf Course in Maple Plain and Eagle Lake Golf Center’s Eagle Course in Plymouth) can be engraved with an individual name ($75), family name ($100) or business name ($200).

Donors select the sprinkler head’s location, where it will remain for two years.

Donations support the Golf Academy of Three Rivers Park District’s youth golf programs.

For more information or to adopt a sprinkler-head cover, call 763-694-7670.

For more information on these gift ideas, call Three Rivers Park District at 763-5599000 or visit threeriversparkdistrict.org.

As a pre-arrangement specialist, I help people plan and pre-fund funeral and cremation arrangements. Those who know about the service often share stories like this.

“My father-in-law died recently. Accepting a sudden death has its challenges, and making all of the decisions necessary can be overwhelming. Hearing the funeral director say that everything had already been planned was truly a gift.”

For those who aren’t familiar, here are some ways planning can bring peace-of-mind during a difficult time.

There are many things that are easier when taken care of before death. Verifying veterans’ burial benefits for interment at a national cemetery with the proper documents saves time and heartache.

Clarifying the details of cemetery requirements and rites of interment can also prevent many confusing and frustrating hurdles, not to mention family discord.

There are also ways to take financial worries out of the picture. A pre-arrangement specialist can help by establishing a pre-paid burial trust in the client’s name, payable to any funeral home to be used upon death, making the trust completely portable. For maximum benefit to the client for future use, trusts should be irrevocable and the growth should be retained in the trust.

Many funeral homes will also offer a guarantee of the services and items they control when pre-funded, locking in a known cost. Establishing a pre-paid burial trust for selected services and merchandise not only protects the client’s money and honors

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their personal wishes, it also provides details for loved ones to help celebrate the lives of those who have passed.

While a number of situations in life can prompt a person to begin planning for death, here is one example of a common client.

A woman in her mid-70s called the funeral home with questions. She wanted to make sure that her family knew what to do when she died. She was concerned that her family knew where she wanted to have her remains interred – her family plot near her parents in her hometown – and why. She was worried that her family might be distraught, therefore, not consider the important aspects of her life.

She truly wanted to make the process as easy as possible for her family, while ensuring costs were reasonable and not a burden to her family.

When all parties know exactly what to do, and can follow the client’s personal wishes, worry and concern are reduced.

Knowing that the decisions have been made for one’s final arrangements removes the burden from loved ones, allowing them to support each other at an emotional time.

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RBCU opens new branch

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Pat Brekken has himself a new office, with a fresh view of a community he has helped reinvigorate with its credit union needs.

RBCU (Richfield Bloomington Credit Union) opened its new branch at 9550 Lyndale Ave. in Bloomington.

It is the unofficial offspring of a 2005 decision to move away from servicing strictly select employee groups to anyone and everyone living, working, worshiping, volunteering or going to school in Richfield, Bloomington, Edina, Fort Snelling and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport.

And it’s one that officially signifies the commitment RBCU has made to the communities it serves.

“We have a niche, and a focus on these communities,” said Brekken, RBCU’s president. “As the national economy is getting eaten up, people are really looking for local partners, and that is one of the things that we’ve talked about. We made the decision to really get involved in the local communities, and being community minded is paying a big dividends.”

More so, RBCU’s decision to expand their abilities paid off equally. When it originally opened in 1957, their focus was teachers, meaning in order to be a member of the credit union, one had to be employed by the school district.

Eventually, that expanded to all families with children in high school, but that still left a large gap in who could attain membership.

“The students at the senior high schools were eligible, which then made their families eligible,” said Brekken.

“But for the second grade families, there was no way for us to go catch them and bring them in as members, so in 2005, we basically parlayed our work with the school districts that we’ve been doing for years, and just reached a little bit further.”

Edina Public Schools has hired a new communications manager. Jerel Norton was slated to begin work Dec. 8.

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(7 days a week) The new RBCU branch at 9550 Lyndale Avenue in Bloomington is now open. The office gives RBCU three area branches. (Submitted photo) That meant finding a way to expand.

RBCU has its branch on 77th Street in Richfield, and another office another at 4025 West Old Shakopee Road in Bloomington.

But a presence in the heart of Bloomington’s business district was still a desire.

“The low-hanging fruit was over here in Bloomington, because a lot of people in Bloomington didn’t know we existed,” Brekken said. “We didn’t have a real convenient location for them. We did a big market research study as far as where to put branches up, and 98th and Lyndale is still considered the downtown of Bloomington from a business perspective, and fortunately, that is basically where we ended up.”

The 16,000-square-foot location features two floors, with the main branch on the first floor, and a call center and some executive offices on the second – one of which is Brekken’s.

The City of Bloomington originally green lighted a 40,000-square-foot building, and Brekken said the current building could handle an 18,000-square-foot expansion at some point.

“It’s a beautiful building,” Brekken said. “And it gives us a great presence.”

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Edinan opens pizzeria Edina resident Ann Kim has opened Pizzeria Lola, 5557 Xerxes Ave. S., in Minneapolis near the Edina border.

The casual eatery features thin-crust wood-fired pizza topped with high-quality ingredients in familiar combinations – tomato, basil and mozzarella – and unfamiliar combinations – guanciale

(unsmoked Italian bacon), soft egg and green onion.

Kim, who opened the restaurant with business partner Conrad Leifur, is a certified pizzaiola by the International School of Pizza, the only school in the United States affiliated with the Scuola Italiana Pizzaiolo in Italy.

Wine and craft beers are also available. Pizzeria Lola’s hours are 5-10 p.m.

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PUBLIC SAFETY Police report The following is a summary of selected incidents listed on the Edina Police Department weekly crime report Nov. 22-28.

Nov. 22 – A burglary was reported at Allevia Care, 5780 Lincoln Drive.

Unknown persons forcibly entered the business and stole laptops and a TV valued at $5,102.

Property damage was reported on the 6500 block of Stauder Circle. An unknown person damaged the victim’s yard light.

Sunglasses valued at $560 were reported stolen from Louis Vuitton, 3625 Galleria.

Nov. 23 – A 23-year-old Bloomington man was arrested for DWI near the intersection of 66th Street West and Thomas Avenue South after the vehicle he was driving was stopped for a traffic violation. A 20-year-old Bloomington man who was a passenger in the vehicle was also arrested for DWI after he attempted to take control of the vehicle following the first man’s arrest.

Wheels and tires valued at $5,800 were reported stolen of several vehicles at Key Cadillac, 6825 York Ave. S.

Unknown persons cut through a fence to enter the lot.

A 23-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested for possession of marijuana on the 6900 block of York Avenue South after the vehicle he as driving was stopped for an equipment violation.

Nov. 24 – Property damage was reported at Clear Choice, 7450 France Ave. S. An unknown person damaged the air conditioning unit.

A credit card was reported stolen on the 5800 block of Creek Valley Road.

A suspicious person was reported in the backyard of a home on the 5200 block of Evanswood Lane. Officers were not able to locate anyone.

Nov. 26 – Gifts valued at $260 were reported stolen from a vehicle at Southdale Center.

A wallet and its contents valued at $154 were reported stolen from a woman’s purse while she shopped at Cub Foods, 6775 York Ave. S. A purse and its contents valued at $25 were reported stolen from a vehicle at LA Fitness, 4175 76th St. W. A 52-year-old Bloomington woman was arrested for theft at Barnes and

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Noble, 3225 Galleria, after an employee observed her select, conceal and leave the store without paying for books worth $205.

Nov. 27 – A 17-year-old male was arrested for theft, giving a false name to police and driving without a license near the intersection of Blake Road and Eden Prairie Road after officers responded to the report of a gas drive off at Holiday.

Property damage was reported on the 6300 block of Colony Way. An unidentified person damaged a patio window at the residence.

A suitcase and its contents valued at $1,035 were reported stolen from a vehicle on the 4600 block of 77th Street West.

Nov. 28 – A 19-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia at Southdale Center after Southdale security officers reported someone smoking marijuana.

Fire report The Edina Fire Department responded to the following incidents Nov. 22-28.

Nov. 22 – Firefighters responded to the report of a fire in an office building on the 3400 block of West 66th Street.

Nothing was found, but firefighters determined the report was made with good intent.

Paramedic/firefighters assisted at 12 Emergency Medical Service calls.

Nov. 23 – Firefighters assisted an apartment manager on the 4100 block of

Parklawn Avenue reset the fire alarm system after someone pulled the alarm.

A carbon monoxide alarm malfunction was investigated and found to be from a low battery in the battery backup.

Construction workers damaged a fire sprinkler head on the 5600 block of Lincoln Drive. The system was shut down and drained.

Firefighters also responded to nine EMS incidents and three false fire alarms.

Nov. 24 – There were 10 EMS responses and one vehicle crash without injuries on France Avenue and West 69th Street.

Richfield Fire Department requested Edina Fire assist at a possible fire in an apartment building on the 7700 block of Penn Avenue. No fire was found.

There was one false fire alarm.

Nov. 25 – There were seven EMS incidents.

Nov. 26 – A smoldering light fixture on a pole in a parking lot on the 7100 block of France Avenue was extinguished.

Firefighters responded to 11 EMS calls and one false fire alarm.

Nov. 27 – Firefighters responded to 11 EMS calls and one vehicle crash with injuries at the intersection of Vernon Avenue and Tracy Avenue.

One false fire alarm was reported at Southdale Center.

Nov. 28 – Firefighters checked a home after a carbon monoxide alarm sounded. A low back-up battery was found to be the cause.

There were 13 EMS incidents and one false fire alarm.

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Police looking for robbery suspect

BY KATIE MINTZ • SUN NEWSPAPERS Edina Police are investigating the armed robbery of an Edina convenience store on the evening of Dec. 1.

A man entered Edina Market, 71st Street and Amundson Avenue, about 5:15 p.m. and displayed what appeared to be a black semi-automatic handgun, according to the Edina Police Department.

The cashier complied with his demand for money before he left the store. There was no one else present in the store. No injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 20s, approximately 5-foot-11 weighing 200 pounds. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt under a green puffy jacket, jeans and brown boots. He left the scene in vehicle described as tan small, four-door vehicle. The driver-side rear small window was broken out.

The man may have been involved in two similar incidents Thursday, Nov. 25, and Wednesday, Dec. 1, at a convenience

PUBLIC SAFETY Edina Police recieve pet oxygen mask The Edina Police K-9 Unit will receive the donation of a pet oxygen mask from Philadelphia-based PetPlan pet insurance. The company is donating the masks to fire and rescue departments across the country to help pets recover from smoke inhalation suffered during home fires. To date, 26 emergency responders have been selected.

Edina Police are looking for a white male in his 20s who robbed Edina Market Wednesday evening, Dec. 1. The man might also be responsible for similar incidents Nov. 25 and Dec. 1 in South St. Paul. (Submitted photo) store and gas station in South St. Paul.

Those with information about the incidents should call Edina Police Det. David Carlson at 952-826-1600 or South St. Paul Police Chief Daniel Vujovich at 651-554-3300.

RELIGION ‘Blue’ Christmas Dec. 19 Good Samaritan United Methodist Church, 5730 Grove St., Edina, will offer “Blue Christmas: A Service of Hope and Remembrance” 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 19. The service is meant to acknowledge that although Christmas is the season of light, many experience it as a season of darkness, due to grieving the loss of a loved one, difficulty in marriage, dealing with unemployment or health issues.

The service will include music, some rituals and an opportunity to reflect as well as to acknowledge emotions of loss, pain and despair while affirming faith, hope and love.

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Moms ROCK group shares pajamas and children’s books Edina-born author speaks at Eden Prairie breakfast session

BY PAUL GROESSEL • SUN NEWSPAPERS Mothers can do, explain and talk about a lot when they work together.

Or when they just have breakfast together.

After a morning meal at Pax Christi Church in Eden Prairie on Wednesday, Dec. 1, a room full of mothers in the group Moms ROCK (Raising Our Christian Kids) donated clothing for hospitalized children and learned how children’s book author Nancy Carlson has used her own parenting experiences to create some of her many books.

Moms ROCK gathers twice a month, and anyone can attend a meeting (which includes a meal and usually a speaker) for $7.

Getting hospitalized children new, comfortable pajamas to replace the hospital garments was part of the Dec. 1 meeting.

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“After many, many times in the hospital, I just figured I had to do something good,” Berezovsky said.

She said hospital clothes can be a constant reminder that a child is sick, so regular, comfortable pajamas can be mentally and physically helpful for everyone involved.

So, she began the program after she was asked to speak with hospital staff about the ordeal with her child.

After that, she received her first donation of 35 pajama outfits and her idea grew from there. To date, Sweet Dreams for Kids has brought almost 2,000 pairs of new, donated clothes to hospitals.

And, Berezovsky’s story was just the opening of the meeting.

After her talk, writer and illustrator Carlson talked about how she became a children’s book author and how she used her experiences as a mother to craft her pages.

Carlson, an Edina native, attended The University of Minnesota Duluth for a year before attending and graduating from the Minneapolis College of Art with a fine arts degree.

After spending a year traveling and

working on art in Europe, she illustrated for metro-area magazines and publications, before finding a publisher to being her illustrating and then writing career.

“I write about my life and about my children’s,” Carlson said.

For instance, she went to her son Patrick’s school conference in fourth grade, and she thought it was going to be a good conference, Carlson said.

Carlson said the first thing the teacher said to her was, “Your son knows 101 ways to sit in a chair.”

As she left the conference, the teacher said that would make a good idea for a book.

And, it did. It became the book “Sit Still,” and Carlson even used the teacher’s line as the first sentence.

“Patrick knows 101 ways to sit in a chair.”

Other book inspirations also include her two other children, her distaste for fruitcake and an instance from her childhood, when she brought home a snake from camp, which later escaped into the heating system of her family’s home.

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FROM PREVIOUS PAGE But, the books aren’t always based on her life.

After talking with a Minneapolis school system kindergarten teacher and a principal in the late 1980s, she discovered they sometimes had 100 students come to the first day of school and they’re not registered and are unprepared, she said.

They told her she should write a book about preparing for kindergarten.

That book was “Look Out Kindergarten Here I Come,” which singer Dolly Parton used as part of her Imagination Library program.

At the time, the program gave a book every month to every baby born in Tennessee until they were 5 years old, Carlson said.

That program has been taken over by the United Way, and that agency has replicated the giveway in many states, Carlson said. That’s just one of the recognitions out of several awards and honors she’s received.

Carlson has had more than 60 books published, talks in schools and at other events nationwide.

More information about the Moms ROCK group can be found at their website, paxchristi.com/momsrock.

After fleeing police, Richfield man arrested for DWI

BY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS A Richfield man with three driving while impaired convictions during the past 10 years is facing a first-degree DWI charge after a low-speed pursuit and confrontation with Bloomington police.

The 38-year-old man was charged Nov. 30 in Hennepin County District Court with one felony count of driving while impaired. If convicted he faces 37 years in prison and a fine of up to $14,000.

The man was arrested following a report of a possible drunken driver Nov. 28 at T.G.I. Friday’s in Bloomington. The man appeared to be intoxicated and refused recommendations to take a taxi home from the restaurant near Bloomington’s Mall of America, according to the complaint.

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The man weaved as he drove westbound at approximately 11 p.m. He turned onto the entrance ramp for Highway 77 north and nearly hit a light pole along the shoulder of the road as he made his way toward the highway, Stehlik said. Officers following the man attempted to make a traffic stop, but the man ignored them and headed north on Highway 77 at approximately 30 mph, Stehlik noted.

The man exited at Killebrew Drive and drove back to the restaurant parking area where the pursuit initially began. In the parking lot the man was instructed by police to exit the vehicle with his hands up. He said he was going to park the vehicle instead and

proceeded to do so. He then exited the vehicle and approached officers, ignoring orders to stop and put his hands up, Stehlik explained.

Officers forced the man to the ground and eventually handcuffed him, despite his resistance, Stehlik said.

The man made threats toward officers before and after his arrest. When the handcuffs were removed for a Breathalyzer test at the Bloomington police station the man raised his fists and made another threat toward officers. He was shot twice with a Taser after disregarding police orders, Stehlik noted. The man never submitted to any tests of his level of intoxication.

He was previously convicted for driving while impaired in October 2001, December 2002 and May 2004. His license was canceled at the time of his arrest and his vehicle was impounded, according to the complaint.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Seeking gifts for seniors

Live nativity livens up Edina church event Richfield 9-year-old Abednego Gorshe visits with a goat in the manger at Cross View Lutheran Church, 6645 McCauley Trail, Edina during its live nativity event Saturday, Dec. 4. The nativity included five outdoor interactive stations hosted by church members acting as Mary, Joseph, shepherds, wise men and angels. (Photo by Katie Mintz • Sun Newspapers)

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Referee FROM PAGE 1 said Edina Fire Chief Marty Scheerer.

A week after the incident, Whipple said he’s doing “pretty darn good, all things considered.� He hopes to be back officiating in a month.

Whipple said the last thing he remembers from the Friday evening, Nov. 26, game between Wayzata and St. Paul’s Highland Central is feeling dizzy. It was the 54-year-old referee’s third match of the day at the Girls’ Cake Eater Classic. “It was a pretty fast-paced game for a U-14 game. I remember working really hard to keep up with the speed of play,� said Whipple, who grew up in Edina and has been a referee for more than 25 years.

Justin Johnson was on duty as an EMT with Blue Line Medical Services, Inc., which provides EMTs for sporting events. Minnesota Hockey, the statewide governing body for amateur and youth hockey, requires EMTs present at all tournaments.

The Edina native and Minneapolis firefighter said when he saw Whipple collapse face-first on the ice, his training automatically kicked in. “I ran onto the ice and turned him over,� said Johnson. “It was obvious he was in cardiac arrest. There was no pulse.�

He yelled for someone to call 911 and retrieve the rink’s AED. He was joined on the ice by Dr. Nick Schneeman, a physician at North Clinic in Robbinsdale, whose daughter plays for Highland Central. “He’s really lucky. He got immediate CPR and rapid defibrillation,� said Schneeman, who began administering CPR. Meanwhile, Plymouth resident Mary Kay Hobday, a nurse of 20 years, went with husband Paul to get the AED from the front counter. Physical therapist Lisa Leininger of Plymouth, whose daughter is also on the Wayzata team, assisted setting up the AED as Schneeman and Johnson continued CPR. “If you know how to do it, you go do it,� said Hobday of the fast response. “And everyone should know how to use an AED. It’s so easy.�

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chance of survival, but the shock from an AED is what restores heart rhythm.

When an Edina Fire ambulance arrived four minutes after the 7:01 p.m. emergency call, Whipple was already speaking. “By the time our paramedics got there he was conscious, had some chest pain, but he was doing very, very well,� said Scheerer.

Whipple was transported to Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. He was released Monday, Nov. 29. “I’m very impressed with the training people have received in how to respond to an event like this,� he said, thanking the first responders, arena and hospital staff. “They all knew exactly what needed to be done.�

Scheerer said the incident demonstrates the importance of early CPR and defibrillation. He said nearly all city of Edina buildings, including Braemar Arena, are equipped with an AED. Most of have been donated to the city. “It’s very, very important to do early electricity combined with CPR, and this is a great example of how it’s all supposed to work,� said Scheerer.

Scheerer said the Edina Fire Department plans to recognize those involved in the rescue at an upcoming Edina City Council meeting.

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During the public hearing that packed Council Chambers and overflowed into the lobby at City Hall, about 50 residents spoke â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some in favor of a creek or street route, some against the trail altogether and many with questions and concerns.

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Those in support of the creek-based route spoke largely to its recreational opportunities and of its safety versus a street-based route. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe the creek-side route of the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail will be a tremendous asset to the city,â&#x20AC;? said resident Mary Lilja. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It opens up public land that has only previously been enjoyed by a few for all of us to enjoy.â&#x20AC;?

The street option would have been constructed on public right-of-way adjacent to the road at a $17 million cost.

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help the homes age gracefully with their occupants, the poll reports. Eight in ten Boomers and almost nine in ten Americans over 65 have homes with two of the key elements of comfortable living at any age or ability. Eighty-two percent have a full bath on the main level of their home and 81% have a bedroom or a room on the main floor that could become a bedroom if they were injured or wanted to downsize from multi-floor living.

“Far too often a person has to break a leg or contract a serious illness to discover that the home they love could restrict their comfortable lifestyle,” said Elinor Ginzler, AARP Senior Vice President for Livable Communities. “A few tweaks to key rooms and entrances when boomers and empty nesters are already remodeling can make a stan-

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dard home more user-friendly for anyone at any age or ability.”

To prove that point, AARP launched its “Recession Remodel” room makeover contest last year intending to show that even in a recession, bathrooms and kitchens can be updated not only to be more attractive but also to make the home more comfortable and efficient now and in the future. The final makeovers of the winning rooms — a farm house kitchen outside Charlotte, North Carolina and a Snohomish, Washington bath – are being revealed today with before and after photos and videos at www.aarp.org/remodel.

Both makeovers employed universal design, a design approach that assures a room or home is easily used by anyone of any age or ability.

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Boomers are happy where they live and like what their communities offer, enjoy being near friends and family, and appreciate access to shopping, social opportunities and healthcare, according to a poll from AARP. Just like previous generations, they plan to stay in their homes and communities. More than eight in 10 Boomers and effectively nine in 10 people 65+ report they want to stay in their current homes for as long as possible, according to the poll released in conjunction with the unveiling of two national contestwinning room makeovers.

The makeovers showcase how two of a home’s key rooms can be updated not only to be fresher and more appealing but also to be easier to use.

Most Boomers already have a few basic elements in their homes that can

The Makeovers Not too long ago, North Carolina winner Jamie Hammill’s mom Judy moved back to the family farmhouse in Richfield, NC about an hour outside of Charlotte. But the pleasant old-fashioned farmhouse kitchen was outdated and hard to use. AARP’s total makeover of the winner’s kitchen unveiled today expanded and brightened the room, added an open floor plan, extensive cabinet and counter space, multi-level work and eating space, and easy to reach appliances. Now the beautiful new kitchen is as comfortable and efficient as it is pretty. h t t p : / / w w w. a a r p . o r g / h o m e garden/home-improvement/info-112010/kitchen_for_mom_to_come_home_ Home continues page 20

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Five steps to create and keep a holiday budget Unless you’re among a select group of people, sitting down and creating a budget does not sound like much holiday fun. Senior citizens and Baby Boomers love to be able to do something special for their children and grandchildren during the holidays.

Nevertheless, in tough economic times, the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) advises that taking the time to map out your spending in November will help ease the strain of a holiday financial hangover in January.

According to a survey by Consumer Reports, shoppers planned on spending about $699 over the holidays last year, but, in a follow-up survey, admitted to actually spending closer to an average of $811 – 16 percent more than planned.

Creating a budget, and being disciplined

enough to follow it, is one of the best ways to avoid overspending during the holidays.

“While it isn’t the most festive way to spend an evening, sit yourself down with a calculator and crunch the numbers, because challenging economic times mean that few people can afford to spend with abandon,” said Dana Badgerow, president and CEO of the BBB. “Building a budget and sticking to it over the holidays is the best way to get your new year off to a good start.”

Step One: Consider your Income.

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Step Two: Add up regular monthly expenses.

Adding up expenses is usually harder than determining your income because there are so many more factors to consider. Start with your rent or mortgage, utilities and credit card payments. Also factor in other expenses for gas and car maintenance, healthcare and groceries. A full list of monthly expenses to consider is available at bbb.org.

Step Three: Estimate Extra Holiday Expenses A lot of little purchases have a way of adding up over the holidays and it’s important to consider all of the expenses of the season including: - Gifts - Make an itemized list of everyone you want to buy presents for

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and estimate how much you’re willing to spend for each. This includes presents for family, friends and coworkers.

Also consider the cost for holiday cards and postage.

- Entertaining - Entertaining is big over the holidays. Think about who you’ll be having over and also budget for any food or beverages you might need to bring to someone else’s party. Also consider the costs for eating out and going to the movies—both popular expenses over the holidays.

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town for the holidays, consider the cost of travel including any car maintenance or pet boarding if applicable.

- Charitable Donations - The holidays are a time of giving, so budget in how much you plan on donating to a worthy cause. You can learn more about being a savvy donor from the BBB Wise Giving Alliance at bbb.org/charity.

Step Four: Revisit, evaluate and revise your budget along the way.

Once you’ve added up your income and your expenses, it’s time to compare.

If more is going out than coming in, it’s time to go back over your budget and pare down expenses. Consider giving fewer gifts or less expensive ways of entertaining. Last year’s decorations

are also probably just fine.

Once you’ve balanced your budget, revisit it frequently over the holidays to make sure you’re sticking to it. You might find that you over estimated in some categories and underestimated in others.

Step Five: Reward yourself. Work into your budget a small reward that you can earn if you meet your goals. If you don’t meet your goals, you can guess where that money is going instead: Paying off your credit card bill in January.

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Heritage of Edina is proud to present its 5-star senior/assisted living community.

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800 Years of Experience Heritage of Edina is proud of it’s almost 50 year history of taking care of the Elderly. Not only is there an unmatched blend of historic elegance in all of the antique (very user friendly) furnishings but the exceptional staff that has stayed with Heritage of Edina for many years and represents many different backgrounds. Just as the Residents make this their home, so have the staff found a home for their chosen career. Eighty-six employees have worked here for over 5 years for a combined total of 800 years of experience. A young man that has worked at Heritage of Edina for 20 years has said that with all of his family in another country, he loves coming to work because all of the Residents are like family and makes him feel at home. He also enjoys working with his co-workers who make him feel the same way.

One thing that really stands out at Heritage of Edina is that every department has a specific uniform that they wear to insure professionalism, neatness and cleanliness. This is also a safety factor for the Residents, so that even if they cannot read the name tag, they know that particular person is a staff member and what department they represent. One

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example is that all nurses are in white, which is something the elderly can relate to and have learned to trust.

Some of the employees drive 80 to 100 miles every day round trip to work, and have been doing it for 20 to 30 years. The dedication they have to keep the buildings in good condition and the business office running smoothly is so that the Residents have a wonderful place to live. The nurses who have been here for 15 to 25 years love caring for the Residents and making sure they are all okay.

In every department we have directors that have worked here for over 10 years, so they know and understand the Heritage of Edina Creed that was written by Wayne Field, Founder, and the philosophy of “Reverence for Life”.

We have received so many letters of “Thanks” from families throughout these many years, complimenting the staff on the good care their loved one was given during the time they spent with us. This is what keeps us all working harder to make the lives of our Residents as happy as possible when they are here.

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The Designers and Builders AARP renovated the winning kitchen and bath with generous volunteer help from local designers and contractors and the assistance of building and appliance suppliers and manufacturers and local chapters of The American Society of Interior Designers and the National Association of Homebuilders’ Remodelers Council in both locations.

“We could never have taken on these projects without the local teams outstanding work and the generous support from all the companies involved,” said Ginzler. “These makeovers demonstrate what homeowners can do when they finally get around to remodeling. With a little extra thought and design help, their new room can not only be more comfortable and reflect their style, it can make them ready for whatever surprises life may bring.”

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Cahill Grandview Tire and Auto, 5415 70th St. W., in Edina, was recently named an Approved Auto Repair facility by AAA. To qualify for the designation, a repair facility must meet AAA’s strict criteria for technician certification and customer satisfaction. Cahill

Grandview Tire & Auto is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Info: 952-9441119.

Donald James, a 20-year real estate professional, recently joined Weichert Realtors Advantage in Edina. James

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is a member of the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors and an Edina resident. His community involvement includes the Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church Board of Directors, the Arthritis Foundation and the Northern Lakes Foundation.

Edina resident Jordan Kruger, a senior at Saint Thomas Academy, was recently promoted from cadet captain to cadet lieutenant colonel. Kruger is also captain of the Saint Thomas Academy basketball team and was captain of the Edina/Eden Prairie Police Explorer Post No. 925.

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A&E Edinans’ Christmas play shows downtown Phil Olson’s “A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol” is back for its fourth season in the Twin Cities.

Olson, who graduated from Edina East High School in 1975, now lives in Los Angeles where he writes plays and screenplays. “A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol” is a Minnesota spoof of Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol,” and the sequel to the award-winning musical “Don’t Hug Me.” The show runs through Sunday, Jan. 2, at Hennepin Stages, 824 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis. Show times are 8 p.m.

Thursdays and Fridays, 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays, as well as two shows 5 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, New Years Eve. Tickets are $23 for Thursday and Sunday shows and $26 for Friday and Saturday shows, and are available at the State Theatre box office, 805 Hennepin Ave., or through TicketMaster.

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Enterprise funds, which differ from typical governmental funds, are designed for self-sustaining operations.

User fees cover staff and capital costs, rather than property tax levies.

Despite profiting from admission fees each year, the water park, one of the city’s most popular park enterprise facilities, has not been allowed to spend its more than $1 million in the bank on a new attraction. Instead, the money was needed to back up debt at some of Edina’s other enterprise facilities that don’t operate in the black.

“There needs to be sufficient reserves [to finance debt in enterprises], but it doesn’t have to be necessarily in the fund for that debt,” said Finance Director John Wallin.

Of the city’s seven enterprise funds, four are running deficits. The Braemar Arena and municipal golf courses don’t have adequate cash balances of their own, so the Edina Aquatic Center has pitched in.

The special accounts not only affect

one another. Some argue they also play a part in residential and commercial tax bills, as subsidies for the struggling facilities mean less money in the city’s general fund coffers.

‘Like a business’ This September, the Edina City Council began discussing its enterprise facilities as part of the annual budgeting process The budgets for the Edina Aquatic Center, Braemar Arena, Edina Art Center, Edinborough and Centennial Lakes Parks, golf courses, liquor stores and utilities are separate from the general fund used to cover basic city operations like public safety and administration.

“We operate them like a business with assets and liabilities,” said Wallin.

While business-like, Wallin said the mission for city enterprise funds is not necessarily to maximize profits. The facilities, often recreational, provide services to the community that might not be available from the private sector.

“Some always make money, some seldom do,” said Wallin.

The structure of the funds is what’s important, he said. By comparing costs with revenue on an accrual basis, the operations have a high level of trans-

parency that allows management to make better decisions.

Many other cities also use enterprise funds. The city of Eden Prairie has enterprise funds for its liquor stores and utility and storm drainage system.

Bloomington has one combined enterprise fund for several parks including golf courses, ice arena, arts center and aquatics facilities. It also runs in the red.

‘Numbers weren’t public’ Edina has managed its enterprise facilities as such since they opened, some decades ago.

But City Councilmember Joni Bennett said residents might not be aware of the distinction from other city operations.

For the first time this year, the enterprise funds are being included in the city’s annual budgeting process, along with seven other governmental funds. In prior years, they were left out of the budget document that focused only the general fund.

“For the first time in a long time we’re doing things differently as a city,” said Bennett, who has been vocal in making the enterprises a part of the annual discussion. “These budgets probENTERPRISE: TO NEXT PAGE

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She said it is an important step toward transparency in city government. While the general fund is the city’s single largest at $28.7 million in expenses proposed for 2011, it accounts for only about one-third of the city’s

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total $91.5 million in expenditures. The seven enterprise funds combine for $36.1 million.

Bennett credits the League of Women Voters-Edina for the inclusion of the funds in the budget document this year.

League President Suzanne Kerwin said members of the nonpartisan organization began looking for information on the enterprise funds while researching its most recent local study. The 50-

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7:30 PM EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES

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St. Mark’s United Church of Christ Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:55 a.m.

All are welcome.

Make us your home.

www.stmarksuccmn.org 8630 Xerxes Ave. So. Bloomington, MN

Unitarian Universalist Nurture Your Spirit

Sunday, Dec. 12 10:30 am

Music Sunday Sonja Johnston, Minister of Music Nursery, Children’s & Teen Programs, 10:30am Minnesota Valley Fellowship 10715 Zenith Ave. So., Blmgtn

952-884-8956 www.mnvalleyuu.org

St. Alban’s

5:00PM 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 5:00PM

EPISCOPAL CHURCH 6716 Gleason Road Edina, MN 55439 (952) 941-3065

Weekday Masses Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:30AM 8:30AM 6:00PM 6:45AM 8:30AM

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Mount Olivet Lutheran Church 50th Street between James & Knox Ave. So., P Minneapolis 612-926-7651 • www.mtolivet.org

Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 a.m.

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weren’t readily available,” said Kerwin.

“You’d have to ask for them.”

She said city staff was responsive to requests for information. As part of the League’s position adopted at the conclusion of the study, it recommended the city include the enterprise funds in the annual budget document.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF PEACE

Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church

12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie Father Patrick Kennedy, Pastor

Progressive Christian Worship

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plus-page report, “Private Access to and Use of Public Facilities in Edina,” published February 2010 is available at www.lwvedina.org.

Kerwin said when the League adopted the study topic in 2008, there were proposals for a private coffee shop, field house and garden at city parks. It prompted the group to look at policies surrounding the public property. “[The numbers] weren’t public. They

9920 Normandale Blvd. S. Bloomington • 952-835-7585

Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 am Education For All ages 9:45 am Nursery Provided Pastors: Don Eslinger, Otis P. Borop

www.nhylandsumc.org

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 8600 E. Bush Lake Rd. Bloomington, MN 55438 www.peacebloomington.org

Pastor Mark Nelson 952-944-6510

Saturdays, 5:00 p.m.

Chapel Service

Sunday Worship 8:45 & 11:00 am

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Christian Education, all ages - 10:00 am

Holy Communion 8:30 am & 12:45 pm Paul M. Youngdahl, D.D. Senior Pastor

76 St. at Newton Ave. Richfield, MN 612·866·8449 woodlakechurch.org

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Sunday School All Ages 9:00 am Coffee & Fellowship 10 am Worship 10:30 am Nursery Provided Pastor: Rev. Barbara Moore

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Wednesday Evening Simple Suppers 5:30-6:15 PM Confirmation, God Squad & Music School 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study 6:30 PM

Nursery Provided

Sunday, December 12 - Festival of Carols

5730 Grove St., Edina • 952-929-0049 (one block west of Tracy) Opening Hearts and Minds in a Divided World

3:25 PM Pre-Service Music / 4:00 PM Festival of Carols www.house-of-prayer.com

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Enterprise FROM PAGE 25 course or aquatic center are not supported with tax dollars. They’re supported with fees,” she said. “It’s good to get this out in front and have residents understand how their facilities are funded.”

Others have noted the absence of the funds from the budget went against Minnesota state statute, which directs city managers to prepare an annual budget containing “all the funds of the city, except the funds made up of proceeds of bond issues, utility funds, and special assessment funds.”

But Mayor Jim Hovland said that doesn’t mean the public has been kept out of the loop. Each year the enterprise funds are fully reported in the city’s audited financial statements. Every few years, managers of the facilities present business plans to the City Council.

Hovland said the method provided adequate and valuable information, and he expects it to continue, but inclusion in the budget gives greater context.

“I think this helps people have information more readily available and increase the transparency of the whole operation and that’s a good thing,” said Hovland.

‘It’s a tough call’ Bennett said it has been difficult to make decisions as a City Council member without knowing the whole budget picture. She said she’s been pleased with information presented at budget work sessions this fall providing far greater detail on the enterprises than anything she’s seen before.

The four enterprises currently operating at a loss – funds for Braemar Arena, Edina Art Center, Edinborough and Centennial Lakes Parks, and the golf courses – are subsidized primarily by transfers from the liquor fund and construction fund, which finances capital improvements and equipment replacement.

In 2009, transfers into the struggling enterprises ranged from just over $100,000 to $250,000 each.

At a meeting in April, the Council was also asked to approve the transfer of roughly $300,000 in additional excess tax increment collections from 2009 to the Braemar Arena, Edina Art Center and golf enterprise funds. Bennett requested more information on the enterprise funds, noting that if the money were instead transferred to the general fund balance, the city could lower its property tax collections.

“Is there money within all of the funds that can be shifted to save us from having to raise the levy?” Bennett said.

“Without out knowing what’s operating at a loss and what’s not operating at loss, it’s a tough call.”

She said it’s important for the city to begin having discussions about the continued viability of some of the enterprises, and their funding sources.

The liquor fund, which nets about $1 million in profits a year from the three municipal liquor stores, is slated to transfer a combined $340,000 to the golf courses, arena and art center in the proposed 2011 budget. It will also transfer an estimated $765,100 to the general fund and $150,000 to the construction fund.

In addition, the five-year capital improvement plan, adopted by the Edina City Council in November, includes a $300,000 remodel of the Southdale store in 2011.

But Bennett noted numbers show that in 2010, the 50th Street store was projected to be negative $15,000 in operating income, which could mean the liquor fund will be an unreliable source for subsidies in years to come.

Edinborough Park and Centennial Lakes Park have historically been supported by a trust fund in addition to transfers. The trust that once held close to $10 million cannot sustain current losses indefinitely, according to Wallin.

Council members asked staff to separate the numbers for the playground structure at Edinborough and its pool and fitness area for a better analysis of its operations.

“To be losing $300,000 [at Edinborough] and not doing anything about it – shame on us,” said Hovland.

In 2011, Edinborough was expected to spend $95,000 for a new concession stand and admission counter. For enterprise funds, expenses are also investments.

The hope is that the updates draw new visitors and revenue.

Other enterprise facilities are in need of repairs and updates. Braemar Golf Course’s new General Manager Todd Anderson reported this fall that the Braemar Golf Dome was in dire need of replacement.

“I’m just afraid it literally may blow away,” he said.

The capital improvement plan has $460,000 for a new dome tentatively scheduled in 2012. Golfers have also long wanted to see an upgraded driving range. Council members said they want to work on a long-range plan to maintain profitability at the courses.

The golf course enterprise includes the 27-hole Braemar Golf Course, 9-hole Executive Course, driving range, Braemar Golf Dome and Fred Richards Executive Course. They were largely self-supported until 2008, when they began to receive transfers from the liquor fund. The golf courses received $170,000 in 2009 to help with cash flow

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problems due to bond payments for the two executive courses. Without that debt, the enterprise would be profitable, Wallin said.

“Their debt service, particularly from projects completed in the late 80s and early 90s, came to be $650,000 a year, and that was more than they were making,” said Wallin.

There are bright spots in the enterprise funds. With that debt now dropping off – only three annual payments of $310,000 remain – the courses could begin to break even. That shift will also benefit the Edina Aquatic Center.

The $1.3 million FlowRider again appears in the city’s capital improvement plan. Keprios said barring unforeseen circumstances, construction of the FlowRider will begin following the 2011 summer season. It would be ready for use summer 2012.

“It’s going to be a wonderful new amenity, and only the second of its kind in Minnesota,” said Keprios.

‘Need taxpayer’s help’ Bennett said she doesn’t believe residents expect all Edina park facilities to make money, but said there should be a discussion about community priorities.

“We need to be sure the public dollars we’re spending really have clear public benefit,” she said. “We need taxpayer’s help in determining whether or not that’s the case.”

She said not all enterprise facilities are created equal. For instance, residents have little access to Edinborough without paying a fee, but can enjoy Centennial Lakes Park for free, she said.

Throughout the budget discussions, Council members said they wanted to look more closely at enterprise funds once new City Manager Scott Neal took the helm. There was also discussion of a utility franchise fee on streetlights to help subsidize enterprises. The new revenue stream could come up for discussion in the New Year, said Wallin.

Neal, who started work in Edina in early November, said it’s a good idea for City Council members to be knowledgeable about the city’s entire financial picture.

“The idea that a council would spend time looking at enterprise funds is a good thing,” he said.

He said he didn’t anticipate changes in the way enterprises are structured.

But this December he will bring a request to the City Council to complete a community survey that would be used to kick-off the budgeting process next year.

If approved, he said the survey gauging community priorities would be conducted in the first quarter of 2011.

The final budget and levy for 2011 is slated for adoption at the City Council’s Tuesday, Dec. 21, meeting.

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LEGAL NOTICES 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.

State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Ciardelli Tile and Construction State the address of the principal place of business.

4417 W 70th Str, Edina, MN, 55435 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name.

Ted Ciardelli 4417 W 70th Str, Edina, MN, 55435 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

FILED: Nov 10, 2010 /s/ Ted Ciardelli, Owner (Dec 2 & 9, 2010) D1- Ciardelli Tile and Construction

City of Edina (Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MN 55424 Notice of Public Hearings THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL will meet at the Edina City Hall Council Chambers, 4801 West 50th Street, on Tuesday, December 21, 2010, at 7:00 P.M., and will at said time and place consider the following: Final Development Plan. Centennial Lakes Plaza, 7401 France Avenue, South Edina Development 2nd Addition.

Generally located south of Parklawn Avenue and east of France Avenue. Tear down 35,331 square feet of retail space and build a new 36,346 square foot Whole Foods grocery store.

Final Development Plan and Final Rezoning. YMCA, 7355 York Avenue South, Yorktown. Generally located east of York Avenue. A Rezoning from R-1, Single Dwelling Unit District to POD-1, Planned Office District to build a 15,300 square foot addition to the existing YMCA building.

All recommendations and objections will be heard at said meeting.

BY ORDER OF THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION Debra Mangen, City Clerk (Dec 9, 2010) D1 Dec 21 CC Hearing

Public Notice of Auction (Official Publication) Public Storage, Inc. PS Orangeco. Inc and/or Shurgard TRS, Inc will conduct sales(s) at Public Storage (formerly Shurgard) located at Edina #08309 4425 West 77th St, Edina, MN 55435 Notice of Sale and Disposal of Property Notice is hereby given that the personal property listed below will be sold at public auction held on December 29, 2010, at 4425 West 77th St, Edina, MN 55435 at 3:00 pm.

The description of the goods and name of the person(s) whose personal property is to be sold is as follows: 1042 - Hegna, Karen: Boxes / Bags / Totes; Furniture; Tools 1137 - Hobson, David: Boxes / Bags / Totes; Furniture; Toys 2201 - Penn, Jan: Boxes / Bags/Totes, Furniture, Bedding,/ clothing 2250 - Hobson, David: Bedding / Clothing (Dec 9, 16, 2010) D1-Edina 08309

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EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY – DEC. 10 THROUGH DEC. 16 FRIDAY

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10 BRAVA! ‘Christmas Is...’

Concert Where: Colonial Church, 6200 Colonial Way, Edina When: 7:30 p.m.

Price: $10 adults, $8 seniors and students (ages 12 and under free) Info: 952-983-6256

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11 Minnesota Symphonic Winds Holiday Concert Where: Edina High School’s Leo J. Fick Auditorium, 6754 Valley View Road, Edina When: 3 p.m.

Price: $6 (ages 12 and under free) Info: www.mswinds.org Tempo Rosa Brass Quintet Performance Where: Macy’s Court at Southdale Center, 10 Southdale Center, Edina When: 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Price: Free Info: www.southdale.com

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12 Holiday Pops Skating Exhibition and VEAP Benefit Where: Braemar Ice Arena, 7501 Ikola Way, Edina When: 3:30-5 p.m.

Price: $5 donation to VEAP, food items also encouraged Info: www.braemarfsc.org Edina Chorale Holiday Concert Where: Sanctuary at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 6820 St. Patrick’s Lane, Edina When: 3:30 p.m.

Price: $15 adults, $5 students grades K-12 Info: www.edinachorale.org

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Holy Nativity School Performance Where: Macy’s Court at Southdale Center, 10 Southdale Center, Edina When: 1 p.m.

Price: Free Info: www.southdale.com

Edina Chamber Singers Performance Where: The Galleria, 69th Street and France Avenue, Edina When: 6-7 p.m. (also 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16) Price: Free Info: www.galleriaedina.com

Edina School Board Meeting Where: Edina Community Center Room 349, 5701 Normandale Road, Edina When: 7 p.m.

Info: www.edina.k12.mn.us

Job Search Program Where: Christ Presbyterian Church, Room 107, 6901 Normandale Road, Edina When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Price: Free, $3 suggested donation Info: 952-826-7011 or www.mjsw.org

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15 Edina Chamber of Commerce General Membership Meeting Where: Interlachen Country Club, 6200 Interlachen Blvd., Edina When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Price: $25 members, $35 non-members Info: 952-806-9060 (RSVP

by Dec. 13) Field School Orchestra and Choirs Performance Where: Big Bowl Courtyard at the Galleria, 69th Street and France Avenue, Edina When: 5:30-7 p.m.

Price: Free Info: www.galleriaedina.com

16 Brodini Comedy and Magic Show Where: Edinborough Park Amphitheater, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina When: Noon Price: Free Info: 952-833-9540 “Noel at Noon” Concert: Desi Klempay and the St. Anthony Brass Quintet Where: Wooddale Church, 5532 Wooddale Ave. S., Edina When: 12:10-12:40 p.m.

Price: Free (lunch served before and after concert for nominal fee) Info: www.wooddale.org

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and bring questions about basic mouse and keyboarding skills, creating an e-mail account, using the Internet and scanning. Registration required.

Friday, Dec. 10 – Podiatrist**, 8:30 a.m.; Social Bridge, 9 a.m.; Gentle Yoga*, 9:10 a.m.; Sit Fit*, 10:45 a.m.; Mah Jongg, noon; Poker, 12:30 p.m.; BZZ’s**, 1 p.m.; Movie “The Christmas Card,” 1 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 13 – Low Impact*, 8:15 a.m.; Sit Fit, 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Mah Jongg, 9:30 a.m.; ACBL Bridge, 11:45 a.m.; 500**, 12:45 p.m., Cribbage**, 1 p.m.; Singers, 1 p.m.; Social Worker, 1 p.m.; Harmonica Society, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 14 – Tap Dance**, 9 a.m.; Duplicate Bridge, 9 a.m.; Computer Genealogy, 9:30 a.m.; Gentle Yoga*, 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday Book Club, 12:30 p.m.; Pinochle, 1 p.m.; Bowling, 1 p.m.; BZZ’s**, 1 p.m.; Pool Tournament, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 15 – Tap Dance**, 8 a.m.; Mah Jongg, 9 a.m., Duplicate Bridge, 11:15 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 16 – Gentle Yoga*, 9 a.m.; Computer Group, 9:30 a.m.; Sit Fit*, 10:30 and 11:45 a.m.; Needle Talk/Quilt/Knit, 1 p.m.; Scrabble, 1 p.m.; Tap Dance, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 11 • HealthWorks: Healthy Holiday Weight Management, 10:30 a.m., Southdale Library. Get tips and information on how to make good choices over the holidays to maintain your weight.

Monday, Dec. 13 •SCORE Small Business Consultations, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Southdale Library. Meet with a business counselor to develop a business plan, discuss a new idea or tackle a business problem. Consultations are free and confidential. Call 952-9384570 to make an appointment. Walkins also welcome.

•Computer Basics Workshop, 2-4 p.m., Southdale Library. Learn

Tuesday, Dec. 14 • Teen Daughter-Mother Book Club, 7-8 p.m., Southdale Library.

For girls in grades 7-9 and their mothers or other female adult. Get together with others to talk about great books. Pick up a copy of the book at the second-floor information desk. Registration required.

Wednesday, Dec. 15 •Anime Club, 7-9 p.m., Southdale Library. Who says

anime is just for kids and teens?

Join fellow otaku to watch anime episodes and talk about your favorite anime and manga.

Thursday, Dec. 16 •Computer Basics Workshop, 2-4 p.m., Southdale Library. Learn and bring questions about basic mouse and keyboarding skills, creating an e-mail account, using the Internet and scanning. Registration required.

Southdale Library: 7001 York Ave. S., Edina. Information: 952847-5900.

Edina Library: 5280 Grandview Square, Edina. Information: 952847-5425.

All events are held at the Edina Senior Center, 5280 Grandview Square, Edina, unless otherwise note. *Register with Edina Community Education, 952-848-3952. **Register with Edina Senior Center, 952-833-9570.

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The senior forward recorded a hat trick as the Edina High boys hockey team outlasted Eagan 7-6 in a non-conference contest Dec. 4.

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Doubly impressive Senior defenseman Kelly Thotland, making a play above, helps the Edina High girls hockey team to a 6-0 win over Roseau Dec. 3 at Braemar Arena. The next day the Hornets added a 2-1 win over Warroad. Story on Page 32. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer)

Lake skiing relays The Lake Conference boys and girls Nordic skiing relays are 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove.

Teams participating are Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Wayzata.

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Heffelfinger, a three-year starter at linebacker for the Edina High football team, was named the Hornets’ Most Valuable Defensive Player for the 2010 season. He led the team in solo tackles as well as total tackles.

Heffelfinger was also named to the All-Lake Conference team for the second year in a row.

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Edina hoops contest

Five Lake Conference boys swimming teams will compete in the conference relay meet at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at Art Downey Aquatic Center in Edina.

Eden Prairie, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Wayzata will join defending state Class AA champion Edina for the meet.

Edina’s leaders include Max Cartwright, Michael Gratz and Tim Satterthwaite.

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The Edina High senior forward scored his second goal of the night with only three seconds remaining in the third period to give the Hornet boys hockey team a 5-4 non-conference victory over Burnsville Dec. 2 at Braemar Arena.

The Edina High boys hockey team will travel south to play Lakeville South in a nonconference game at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at Lakeville’s Hasse Arena.

Coach Curt Giles’ Hornets are loaded with returning talent from last year’s state championship team. Edina standouts include goalie Connor Girard, defenseman Max Everson and forwards Steven Fogarty, Michael Sit and Ben Walker.

Edina High’s boys basketball team will play Rosemount in a non-conference game at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at Edina Community Center. It will be Edina Basketball Families Day at the gym.

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Hornet skaters go South

Fans might recall Chaska’s close win over Edina in the Class 4A, Section 2 girls basketball tournament last March.

The teams will play a rematch at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at the Chaska High School gym.

Edina has senior Jamie Bresnahan and junior Katybeth Biewen back from last year’s team. Bresnahan, a 6-foot forward, recently signed a National Letter of Intent with Minnesota State University, Mankato.

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Edina girls stuck in traffic Basketball team takes two-hour bus ride, then scores 67-59 win

BY JOHN SHERMAN • SUN NEWSPAPERS Normally, when you think of a twohour road trip, you think of driving to Duluth or Eau Claire, Wis., not Stillwater.

But the Edina High girls basketball team had to inch its way to Stillwater High to play in a tournament during a snowstorm Dec. 3.

“The trip took two hours and seven minutes,” said Edina head coach Matt Nilsen.

When the Hornets got off the bus, they still had their bus legs, so they fell behind the host team 13-0 in the first round of the Stillwater Invitational.

Once the Hornets got their bearings, it was a different game, and they ended up winning 67-59.

“The kids took it upon themselves to get back in the game, and by halftime, we were up five,” said Nilsen.

Junior forward Lindsay Johnson led the Hornets with 18 points. Shooting accuracy was the key to her big night as she hit four of five field-goal attempts and made all eight of her free throws.

Sophomore guard M.C. McGrory added 17 points and senior post Jamie Bresnahan had 12.

In the finals against Eagan Dec. 4, the Hornets were firing on all cylinders and won 57-40. Junior guard Katybeth Biewen led the attack with 15 points while Bresnahan had 12 and McGrory scored nine.

“It was a really good team effort,” said Nilsen. “We held Eagan to 20 points in each half.”

The Edina High senior finished 43rd in the Nike National Boys Cross Country Meet Dec. 4 in Portland, Ore. Inde led the Edina team to an 18th-place national team finish.

His teammate, Edina sophomore Will Burke, placed 83rd overall.

Nick Rallis

The Edina High junior was named football captain for 2011 at the annual Hornet banquet. He won awards as Best Offensive Back and Best Defensive Back for the 2010 season. Rallis added an All-Lake Conference award to his list of credits.

Julie Sierks

The Edina High graduate has earned her first letter in soccer at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. Sierks played in all 19 of the Wildcats’ games this fall, logging more than 1,100 minutes. She scored one goal and added four assists as her team finished 6-10-3 overall.

Greer Vogl

Vogl, a senior defenseman for the Edina High girls hockey team, recorded a hat trick during a 6-0 victory over Roseau Dec. 3 at Braemar Arena.

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Ben Walker of the Edina High boys hockey team displays some tricky footwork to elude a poke check by a Burnsville player Thursday, Dec. 2, at Braemar Arena. The Hornets won the non-conference game 5-4. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer)

Edina boys hockey team wins the close ones Hornets ease past Burnsville, Eagan

BY JOHN SHERMAN • SUN NEWSPAPERS Edina High boys hockey coach Curt Giles called last week’s one-goal wins over Burnsville and Eagan “tests of fortitude.”

The Hornets used Jon Cote’s goal with only three seconds remaining in the third period to beat Burnsville 5-4 Dec. 2.

Two nights later the Hornets held on to beat Eagan 7-6. Edina stands 3-1 overall.

“I was wondering how we would play in games like these, and our guys came out with some resolve and played hard,” said Giles. “I was trying to remember the last time we gave up six goals and won.”

Traditionally, the Hornets win games with defense and timely goals, but they needed an offensive surge to keep Eagan at bay.

Steven Fogarty led Edina’s offense with a hat trick and teammate Ben Walker scored twice.

In the Burnsville game, as in the Eagan game, Edina had to rely on its offense for the win.

Burnsville had a 3-1 lead at the first intermission and Edina still trailed 4-3 going into the third period.

Cote took it from there. He scored the tying goal with assists from Max Everson and Michael Sit at 13:55. Then he scored the game winner at 16:57 with Walker and Everson assisting.

Earlier in the game Edina got goals from Sit, Everson and Matt Nelson.

Giles said both Burnsville and Eagan were tough tests.

“Burnsville always plays us tough,” he said. “I was surprised with Eagan’s strength, size and speed. They’re another good team from the South Suburban Conference. These games are good measuring sticks for us early in the season.”

Edina will try to make it three in a

row against South Suburban Conference opponents when it plays Lakeville South at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at Lakeville’s Hasse Arena.

“Lakeville South was only one game away from making it to state last season,” said Giles. “They’re comparable to Burnsville and Eagan. Leading up to that game we will have had an entire week of practice.”

Hornet notes • All-Lake Conference football kicker Marcus Jones is a senior wing for the Hornet hockey squad.

• Edina forward Louie Nanne is the grandson of former Minnesota North Stars great Lou Nanne.

• Nick Leer is the third member of his family to skate for coach Curt Giles and the Hornet boys hockey team. His older brothers, Robbie and Matt, played key roles on some of Edina’s best teams.

Their dad, Robb Leer, is the former Twin Cities sports broadcaster.

Blake School’s boys hockey team has started fast with a 3-0-1 record through the first four games.

Head coach John Hamre said Blake’s senior-led lineup has had a lot to do with it.

“This is the first year in several years that our senior class is our biggest class,” said Hamre after his team blitzed Thief River Falls 5-1 Dec. 4. “We have tremendous chemistry, not just among the seniors, but among all of our players. The young players are fitting in well.”

Blake’s win over Thief River Falls was the product of early dominance.

The Bears came out of the chute fast and scored four times in the first period.

Reed Mandel started it with an unassisted goal at 2:07, and then Ben Bennett scored with assists from Spencer Nass and Johnny Austin at 3:28.

Later in the period, George Ordway scored from Ford Traff and Ryan Bullock. Donald Chute capped the early surge when he scored a powerplay goal with assists from Ordway and Traff.

Things quieted down in the second period when neither team scored.

After Evan Ose scored Thief River Falls’ only goal, Bullock responded with a goal for the Bears on assists from Nass and Zach Doerring.

Ryan Hayes played solidly in goal for Blake with 16 saves.

The Bears also have beaten University School of Milwaukee 4-1 and Delano 3-2. Their tie was 3-3 against Cretin-Derham Hall.

“You want to be able to learn something from each game,” said Hamre.

“The state tournament is a long ways off. Every team has that vision, that dream. Our team goals include being at state and winning state. At the same time, we know that we have to stay grounded.”

Next for the Bears is a non-conference game against Mahtomedi at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at Blake Arena on Blake’s Hopkins campus.

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Pictured front row (L to R): Grace Hendricks, Aliyah Lance, Kelli McCarthy. Middle row (L to R): Maggie Sexton, Olivia Swaim, Ann Kuehl, Julianne Logan (hidden), Quin Ramos, Bergen Kobienia, Megan Truman. Back row (L to R): Mallory Uihlein, Lydia Bellows, Brooke Tucker, Grace Webert, CC Wallin, Eva Hendrikson. Not pictured: Head Coach Erik Hendrikson, Assistant Coaches Andy Tucker, Tim Kuehl, Bob Lundeen, Donner Stocks and Guy Logan.

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Starting the season off with a BANG at the Cottage Grove Thanksgiving Invitational ~ Congratulations to the hard working boys and coaches! Row One: Henry Gustafson, Garrett Mackay Row Two: Quinn Marple, Jake Stratton, Cooper Prawdzik, Nick Branton, Nick Azar, Nolan Finnegan. Row Three: Alex Campuzano, Jack Bailey, Kai Roberts, Walker Schwappach, Max Borst, Ben Perunovich, Dylan Bachmeier, Nick Suedbeck, Trevon Couser, Ben Rodeghier. Row Four: Coach Stratton, Coach Schwappach, Coach Finnegan. Not pictured: Coach Branton.

Congratulations to Edina U10-B GOLD, taking 2nd place at the 2010 Edina Cake Eater Classic tournament over Thanksgiving weekend. Pictured front row (L to R): Allie Lockhart, Allison Murphy, Meredith Buenz, Olivia Stattine, Elli Strittmater, Evelyn Adams, Sam Wipperfurth. Middle row (L to R): Jordan Runice, Quinn Johnson, Kendall Olsen, Kristina Collins, Caroline Cashman. Back row (L to R): Ellie Joing, Elizabeth Opp, Ilia Corniea.

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Hornet girls skate to two big victories Sweep of northern powers boosts Edina

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Nick Rallis (21) of the Edina High football team gets a block from teammate John Bryan (25) on the way to a big gain against Chanhassen. Rallis and Nate Carlson (14) are two of six Edina all-conference players for 2010. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer)

Six Hornets named to All-Lake football team Edina boys make their mark vs. state’s elite

BY JOHN SHERMAN • SUN NEWSPAPERS When Lake Conference football coaches met recently to determine the all-conference football team, there were tough decisions to be made.

But it was not difficult to agree that state Class 5A champion Wayzata would get its share of players on the team.

The Trojans ended up with eight selections while Eden Prairie and Edina each had six and Minnetonka and Hopkins each had five.

“Year in and year out, this conference produces great football players,” said Wayzata head coach Brad Anderson.

Among this year’s all-conference selections are six players from Edina – senior linebacker Rutger Heffelfinger, senior quarterback/running back Nate Carlson, senior wide receiver Devin Crawford-Tufts, senior wide receiver/kick returner Alex Nelson,

senior kicker Marcus Jones and junior halfback/defensive back Nick Rallis.

Edina head coach Reed Boltmann said he was thrilled to have six all-conference selections.

“We play in a great conference with a lot of good players,” said Boltmann. “It is an honor to compete against the best teams in the state.”

Heffelfinger keyed Edina’s defense as the tackle and sack leader for the second consecutive year. He is a two-time allconference pick.

“Rutger has been our leader on defense for two years,” said Boltmann.

“Indiana State might make him an offer.

Other schools are talking to him, too, including the U.S. Naval Academy.”

Carlson started the season at quarterback and then switched to running back.

“Nate gave us everything he had,” said Boltmann. “Like Rutger, Nate’s a great leader. He’s looking at Harvard and Carleton.”

Crawford-Tufts led the Hornets in receptions and touchdowns.

“Devin has committed to the University of Minnesota and is waiting

to see who is hired as the head coach,” said Boltmann. “He’s the fastest kid I’ve ever been around. One reason he chose Minnesota was that he was told he can also run track there.”

Nelson was a scoring threat whenever he touched the ball, which was often on kickoff returns.

“Alex is a three-sport athlete who would like to play football in college,” said Boltmann. “He is also a hockey goalie and a good baseball player.”

Jones made his mark in Edina’s 17-14 win over Minnetonka as he kicked field goals of 37, 40 and 42 yards.

“Marcus can kick in college if he wants to pursue it,” said Boltmann. “He did a fantastic job on kickoffs and extra points.”

Rallis, a second-year starter, is a solid two-way player.

“Nick comes from a football family,” said Boltmann. “His brothers, Matt and Mike, played for us, too.

“Nick has a great future … he will be playing Division I football. He has verbally committed to the University of Minnesota.”

With a sweep of northern Minnesota powers Roseau and Warroad last weekend, the Edina High girls hockey team improved its record to 7-1.

Coach Laura Slominski said the Hornets were excited to play the teams from Minnesota’s north country.

“We don’t get to play them very often, although we did play Roseau in the state tournament last season,” Slominski noted. “Playing them always adds some excitement.”

Edina handled the Roseau Rams 6-0 Dec. 3 at Braemar Arena.

Defenseman Greer Vogl scored a hat trick to power Edina’s offense while Hornet junior goaltender Maddie Dahl earned the shutout.

“The thing that impressed me most was our depth,” Slominski said. “From top to bottom, our girls played very well.

Warroad posed a stronger challenge for the Hornets Dec. 4.

Dahl had another strong game in goal and stopped a Warroad penalty shot.

“Maddie had an incredible weekend,” said Slominski. “She has good all-around skills, but what sets her apart is her focus. Maddie is very dedicated.”

In evaluating her team’s depth, Slominski pointed out the contributions of one of the new lines – Brianna Bellows, Kelly McGarvey and Liza Nessan.

“They took their game up to another level in the Roseau and Warroad games,” said Slominski.

The Hornets played defending state Class AA champion Roseville Dec. 8 at Roseville Civic Center.

Roseville defeated Edina in the 2010 Class AA championship game, 3-0.

Edina will play Centennial at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 16, at Centennial Sports Center.

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Powerwashing

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Powerwashing

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952-451-3792 R.A.M. CONSTRUCTION Any & All Home Repairs

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Willie's Rubbish Hauling Garage Cleanouts, Basements, Attics, Houses, Etc. 612-310-5559 612-825-6511

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BBB

Why Wait Roofing LLC Tear-offs & New Construction Siding & Gutters Over 17 yrs exp. Free est.

Rodney Oldenburg

BLOMQUIST EXT Full Service Roofer/Sider Steam Ice Snow Removal Lic#20172580 763-754-2501 GOODE SNOWPLOWING “We Stand By Our Name!”

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Call 612-227-2259

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2620

Tree Service

Will Beat Anybody's Price!

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2490

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Attics & Exterior Walls Contact: Brad 763-221-5717

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Quality Work @ Reas. Rates .

Siding & Windows LIFE TIME GUAR. Ins/ Lic. BBB

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612-724-2672 Local Owner/Installer. High

Reas. Rates/Very Dependable Yearly Contract 612-968-2311

HAULING

2320

RC EXTERIORS

2570

Call Scott 952-890-9461

612-598-2276 6-30 Yard Dumpsters

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2510

Licensed • Insured

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A Fresh Look, Inc.

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Paperhanging

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Put Mr. Handyman to work for you!

2310

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Moving, Storage & Shipping

2430

Quality Residential

A Local Mover

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Painting

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Office: 952-406-8613 Cell: 612-408-7882

2420

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

Lower Level Remodels Carpet-Vinyl-Tile-Wood

Insulation & Weatherproofing

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Schultz'e Contracting Inc

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2320

Energy Focus Insulation Attic, Walls, Vents, Ice Dam Control. 35 yrs Exp/Insured Henry 952-884-0307

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Call 952-440-WOOD (9663)

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2290

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2620 25% Disc.

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Ideal Tree Service Tree Trimming & Removal 952-881-2122 612-599-6385

Cemetery Lots

3090

2 lotsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Glen Haven Mem Gardens In Garden of Nativity. + 2 Vaults. $1200 612-309-6833

Thomas Tree Service

4 plots, hillside near mausoleum. $1,000 each or best offer. 763-234-5523

Immaculate Clean-up!

Tree Removal/Trimming Lot Clearing Free Estimates 952-440-6104

Dawn Valley Memorial Park, Bloomington, 1 lot $600. 952-888-2958

A Good Job!!

2630

15 yrs exp.

Upholstery & Slipcovers

Affordable Custom Uphols Upholstery â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Slipcovers Visa/MC Jan 612-824-7376

Custom Drapes, Blinds, Upholstery, Bedspreads 35 yrs. Lake's 952-447-4655

2660

Window Cleaning

Dawn Valley Memorial Park Eden Prairie. 1 lot, $1000/BO

320-762-8111 651-260-1335 Glen Haven, Crystal, MN: 3 lots in Christus Garden.

Retail $2595 ea. asking $750 ea. 218-251-3767 320-676-8944

Sales

EDINA ESTATE SALE Dec 12-13-14 (9-6) 4012 KIPLING AVE S

612-529-4444

3000

3050

Merchandise Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

Support our Troops

Christmas Boutique & Silent Auction 12/12 (11-4) The Mermaid 2200 Hwy 10 Mounds View, MN 55112

3090

Cemetery Lots

Firewood

Oak/Birch - Super Dry! 4'x4'x16 inch $95; 2 / $170 Deliv'd & stacked. Satisfaction guaranteed! 612-600-8513

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2.5yr Dried Mixed Hardwood

4' x 8 'x 16â&#x20AC;? - $125 Free Delivery

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FIREWOOD

Hardwood Mix-Solid stack, 2 yrs dry, 4'x8'x16â&#x20AC;? $110; or 2 for $210. 612-214-3347 FIREWOOD OAK & BIRCH

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Free del/stacking, 4'x4' x16â&#x20AC;? $60. 2 for $110. Face cords straight stacked, $130. 763-560-2584

3160

Furnishings

BED: $145 New QUEEN Pillowtop; KING $265; FULL $135. Can deliver.

612-419-2707

2 Yr Dried Oak Delivered & stacked - $110 4' x 8' x 16â&#x20AC;?

763-218-2353 952-334-9840 FIREWOOD

Clean Oak/Mix Firewood

Very dry! 4'x8'x16â&#x20AC;? $125 or 4 for $400. Solid stack.

Call 763-238-5254

2570

Sleep Number bed for sale, series 9000. Electric adjustable frame with pillow top. Head board with mirror, and side piers with drawers included.

Works great $2,100.

Call 612-237-1415

3260

Misc.

For Sale

China: Moderne by Harmony House, 12 setting , 95 pcs.

Exc cond! $600 952-843-8138

Comic Books â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Superhero 1,000's @ .25 cents each.

Must sell. Carl 612-849-4874

Snow Removal

3270

952-933-0200 Polaris & All Brands Snowmobile & ATV's. Non working or needing work.

Will pick up/will pay cash Call Mike 612-987-1044 Wanted: Record Collections Large or small. Cash paid.

651-353-0817 651-291-8019

3280

Musical Instuments

GRAND PIANO: 6 foot, Haddorff, Cherry. Exc condition! $5,000. 952-881-3125

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Tree Service

2620

Tree Service

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952-392-6888

5000

Rentals

5200

Townhouse For Rent

Family Run Moving Sale

MUST SELL!!!

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Something for everyone!

Fri & Sat 12/10-11 (9a-4p) 12004 Summerset Ln (off East River Hills Dr/Cliff) Follow Signs. Cash only!

3600

Garage Sales next week

3608

Brooklyn Park

Fundraiser Estate Sale!

Lots of items. 7948 Quail Ave N. Dec. 15,16, 17 & 18

3700

Leisure

3710

Bicycles & Accessories

Bikes Restored used bikes. $15 - $80 763-560-7196

3740

Fitness Equipment

Treadmill Cadence: gd cond, $65. Nordic Track Pro Digi-

Family Care

South Metro Prior Lake 4 BR $1250 per month Savage 3 BR $1250 per month Jordan 3 BR $950 per month Shakopee 2 BR in 4-plex $800 per month Contact Kim for info 952-402-9022

5600

Rooms For Rent

4100

Child Care

Bloomington

Lic. Home Daycare has 1 FT Infant/Toddler Opg. 34 yrs Exp. 952-944-3828

4300

Home Health Care Providers

Mature, Lic. RN will provide in home healthcare. Fee negotiable. Jan 612-227-3239

Registered Nurse seeking employment. Experienced, caring. 952-303-3695

4400

Nannies/ Babysit/Services

6400

Apartments & Condos For Rent

Richfield Newly painted 2BR, quiet bldg, garage. $750. 612-708-8906

9000

9020

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9050

Health Care

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Studio Rooms for Rent

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Apartments & Condos For Rent

Bloomington - 2 BR, new carpet & paint, $780/mo.

Incl gar, laundry on site, 4 unit bldg. 2126 W. 98th St. Lg backyard. 952-941-0984 Bloomington 2br Shining clean corner apt! All new windows, heat pd. $775.

9948 Penn 952-881-8373 Excelsior 1BR $695, 2BR $790, 1 block to Lake Mtka!

Quiet, clean, ht pd, Gar avl , cat OK. 952-401-3457

DENTIST 10 hrs week CMS has 26 years experience in delivering dental health care to correctional facilities nationwide.

We currently have a flexible, part time opportunity for a MN licensed Dentist: 8 hrs at the Hennepin Adult Correctional Center

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PCA RICHFIELD

612-866-6797 6445 Queen Ave. S. Spacious 1BR & 2BR Apartments in quiet, residential area. On bus line, near Southdale.

Heat & storage incl., A/C, elevator, BBQ.

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9050

Health Care

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

$OLID DEBT COLLECTORS WANTED Established Eden Prairie collection agency seeking money motivated collectors. Earn what you are worth! $40k-$60k-$100k?

No cap on commissions = Big $$. Benefits. Compare and see what sets us apart from other call center types. Fax or email to: 952-400-4777 or jameskealy@ cpcrecovery.com

Community Editor Technology changes the how of newsgathering but not the what

Incl. all utils., phone, cable & Internet from $799/mo.

Call Michael 763-227-1567

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Garage Sales this week

4000

Misc.

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Baldwin Console Piano w/bench, medium oak fin., built 1980, $800. 952-935-1566

PACKAGE DISCOUNTS!

3500

Craftsman Snow Blower: tal, cln $65. Mike 612-987-1044 Electric start, 5 HP, $350 Good cond! 763-566-6215

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

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2 lots Garden of Devotion.

Glen Haven Mem. Gardens, $1500 for both. 651-213-0610

2570

Fireplace & Firewood

3150

Medina HUGE Sample Sale - Christmas Gifts & Decorations Dec. 9-19 Weekdays & Saturdays 9-4; Sundays 11-3 Hwy 55 to So. Cty Rd 115 to Hamel Rd. Left to 3560 Kilkenny Ln.

Fireplace & Firewood

Glenhaven Mem. Gardens Couch, loveseat, chair Garden of Good Samaritan matching. Tan, microfiber 4 lots $1000 each / or $3500 Exc cond! $800 952-843-8138 for all. 763-537-8296 Formal Dining/Chrs $350.

BR Set 50's $250. Coffee tbl, Estate $50. Steal! 952-835-5289

3130

Window Cleaning

3150

Needed in Bloomington PT, weekday, daytime hours. Experience preferred. Call Molly @ (952)814-7400

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

ASSOCIATE TRAINEE Real Estate Career Fast Growth Potential Rolland 952-949-4724 Irene 952-949-4759 rsmaagaard@cbburnet.com Coldwell Banker Burnet cbburnet.com EOE

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Sun Newspapers is recruiting for fulltime Community Editors to help our suburban readers understand their world.

Our editors write, photograph and maintain close relationships with the communities they serve.

Must be able to write a feature one moment and effective local government coverage the next -- and take photos to accompany both. Must be comfortable functioning as a government watchdog. Knowledge of AP Style required. Some knowledge of layout helpful.

Familiarity with what is needed to assist in crafting a world-class website a huge benefit. We offer the opportunity to get a start in journalism or a spot to grow your already started career. Benefits include a 401(k) plan, health, dental, life insurance and paid vacation. Cover letter, resume and clips or links to clips should be sent to: pbakken@ acnpapers.com

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Dock Trucks and Cargo Vans Dynamex a national leader in the same day courier industry is in need of Independent Contractors with their 24-26 ft dock trucks w/ lift. Also 2006 or newer white trucks and vans. Work available immediately, Mon- Fri. Must be able to pass back ground and drug screen.

Must be able to obtain commercial insurance.

Must be able to speak clearly on Nextel.

If interested please call Jodi 651-746-5945

ENTRY LEVEL SALES/ MARKETING POSITION Grandma Pants, Inc. a fleece clothing wholesaler across North America is looking for a recent college graduate for entry level sales/marketing. Job entails front end sales/ customer service, order entry, some general accounting, some national tradeshow travelling, office management and organization. Must have Microsoft office skills, excel, excellent customer service and people skills. A willingness to learn, flexible and organized. $30,000 a year salary position. Tentative start date 1/3/11.

Email resumes to: erik @grandmapants.com MAIL RESUMES TO: Grandma Pants, Inc. 801 106th Street W, Suite 200A Bloomington, MN 55420 Serious Inquiries Only

Machinist Inspector Monday-Thursday 7am5:30pm 4-10s. Inspect Sheet Metal & Machined parts.

EXPERIENCE with blue prints, CMM, Mics, Caliper, Pins & Thread Gages. Dimensional Documentation Required!

GREAT BENEFITS & OVERTIME! Richlind Metal Fabricatiors, Inc. 4155 Peavy Rd. Chaska, MN 55318. PH 952-448-4862 FAX 952-448-5437

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Help Wanted/ Full Time

Foldcraft Co. A 100% employee-owned, manufacturer of booths, chairs, stools, cluster seating, cabinetry and millwork has the following career opportunities:

Production Operator ( Shift I & II) Industrial Sewer (Shift I ) Required qualifications: Ability to be flexible to work in various areas as workload necessitates Previous manufacturing experience with basic knowledge of wood processes, finishing and assembly; industrial sewing and upholstery.

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9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

MECHANIC Burnsville equipment dealer seeks exp mechanic to service underground construction equipment in shop & in field. CDL reqd for field service. Exc benefits. Fax 952-890-4563.

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Help Wanted/ Part Time

Maintenance/ Janitorial National Management Company is seeking a part time maintenance/janitorial for a new 36 unit elderly housing complex in Bloomington, MN. 18 hours per week. Plumbing, electric, HVAC knowledge necessary. Please fax resume to: 952-881-9813 email resume to: khulbert @ahepahousing.org

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9500

9710

Automotive Auto Accessories

4 Dunlop winter mud & snow tires on wheels.

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9810

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9810

Junkers & Repairable Wanted

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$

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