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Edina OKs TIF policy, Southdale spending pondered

Edina couple finally gets OK to build new home Legislature nearing fix for Minnesota Supreme Court decision that took away cities’ ability to grant variances

City says Southdale Center requesting $5.3 million public financial assistance for mall facelift

BY KATIE MINTZ • SUN NEWSPAPERS

BY KATIE MINTZ • SUN NEWSPAPERS The city of Edina could be asked for public financial assistance to help redevelop historic Southdale Center.

City officials discussed how to use roughly $20 million in available tax increment financing dollars near the mall site at a work session Tuesday, April 19.

According to City Manager Scott Neal, Simon Property Group, Inc., which owns Southdale, wants $5.3 million toward its approximately $30 million plan to renovate the mall interior, entrances and department store for new anchor tenant Herberger’s.

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Cornelia ‘springs’ into reading Author John Coy visited Cornelia Elementary School in Edina Wednesday, April 20, to kick-off the school’s first annual read-a-thon “Spring Into Reading.” Students set reading goals for the read-a-thon, which ends May 6, and found W e eifkthey l y reach S u ptheir e r goal.

S a Money v i n graised s ! will support school projects including a new sponsors to pledge a dollar amount playground. Principal Chris Holden plans to make the read-a-thon an annual event. “It’s a fundraiser that keeps kids excited about reading and is in line with our school goals,” he said. (Submitted photo)

An Edina couple will finally get to build a new home this summer nearly a year after a Minnesota Supreme Court decision put their plans on hold.

The Edina City Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit Tuesday, April 19, allowing Connie and Jeff Miller to replace their 1950s rambler on Garrison Lane.

The move came just as the Minnesota Legislature neared a fix to the June 2010 Supreme Court ruling in Krummenacher v. City of Minnetonka.

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Owners at 7500 York Cooperative, one of the nation’s first senior cooperatives, are involved in their southeast Edina community A handful of resident committees oversee everything from common area furnishings to activities in the 337-unit building at 7500 York Ave. And over the past few years, a group of owners was even instrumental in the construction of a $17 million assistedliving facility next door.

Ebenezer Society’s 76-unit York Gardens, 3451 Parklawn Ave., will celebrate its grand opening next month.

Russ Helgesen, 90, a retired pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church, said as many cooperative residents age, they need services not provided in the independent living complex built in the late 1970s, the first federally-insured senior cooperative community in the nation.

The idea for York Gardens came to him one day in 2005 while on a treadmill in the cooperative’s exercise room.

“The grass was green. The flowers were blooming. It was a beautiful day,” recalled Helgesen, who was president of the cooperative board at the time.

As he looked out the window north over the building’s underground parking garage, he thought it could provide a perfect foundation for expanded housing.

“We needed it here so people could

Residents of 7500 York Cooperative in Edina, left to right, Gil Langseth, 83, Russ Helgesen, 90, and Gil Helgesen, 93, stand in the lobby of York Gardens, a new assisted living facility next door.

The three were instrumental in planning the building, which celebrates its grand opening Saturday, May 21. (Photo by Katie Mintz • Sun Newspapers) plan to stay here,” said Helgesen, a 13year resident of 7500 York.

The board was busy refurbishing the halls on all nine floors, but got serious about the idea a year later. An ad hoc committee led by Helgesen met with Mark Thomas, president and chief executive officer for Ebenezer.

Ebenezer, the senior services arm for Fairview Health Services, provides a range of senior living choices in Minnesota, from management at independent facilities to its own assisted living and memory care sites. It manages 7500 York Cooperative.

While ownership in the building is open to those ages 55 and older, Thomas said the average age at 7500 York has grown to 86 over the past three decades.

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International author speaks in Edina Author Nguyen Ngoc Bao spoke Saturday, April 16, at Southdale Library in Edina.

Nguyen and his family escaped the Communist regime of Vietnam in 1975 and relocated to Houston, Texas. His book of short essays, journal entries and editorials, “Chuyen Xa Gan” or “Stories Near and Far,” includes research on classic and contemporary Vietnamese literature. The free program was sponsored by the Friends of the Southdale Library in collaboration with the Friends of the Augsburg Park Library and the Vietnamese Culture and Science Association Minnesota. (Photo by Hennepin County Library • Special to Sun Newspapers)

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Taste of Edina features 18 restaurants COMMUNITY NOTES Annual Chamber event planned for May 12

BY KATIE MINTZ • SUN NEWSPAPERS Please your palate at the Edina Chamber of Commerce and Edina Liquor’s annual Taste of Edina.

The local dining experience is 4:307:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at Centennial Lakes Park in Edina.

“With over 20 fabulous restaurants in the immediate Edina area, Taste is a wonderful opportunity to try them all and then go back and visit your favorites,” said Chamber President Arrie Larsen Manti.

Taste of Edina will have offerings from 18 Edina restaurants including newcomers Mozza Mia, Pinstripes and Peoples Organic Coffee and Wine Cafe. All three restaurants opened in the city last year.

Others dishing up bites at Taste are Chamber members Big Bowl, CRAVE, D’Amico & Sons, Deli Double Catering, Eden Avenue Bar & Grill, Edina Grill, Franklin Street Bakery, Green Mill, Interlachen Country Club, McCormick & Schmick’s, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Q. Cumbers, Salut Bar Americain, Seven Stars Coffee House and The Good Earth Restaurant.

There will also be more than 80 wines and roughly 20 styles of beer to try from Edina Liquor stores, said Steve Grausam, the city’s liquor operations director.

“This year it’s a little bit of everything,” Grausam said. “We’ve got Cabernet, Chardonnay and Malbec, French, Italian and Argentinean wines. We’ve even got a wine called ChocoVine, which is a chocolateflavored wine that’s popular in our stores.”

He said four breweries – New Belgium, Schell’s, Summit and Brooklyn Brewery – would also be on hand with a few varieties of their craft beers each.

What’s Next What: Taste of Edina Where: Hughes Pavilion at Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave. S., Edina When: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12 Price: $25 before April 29, $30 at the door Info: edinachamber.com

California-based Mirassou Winery is the souvenir wine glass sponsor again this year. Steve Mirassou will be back to pour his family’s wines and answer wine-related questions.

The Taste of Edina will be held rain or shine. Larsen Manti said the setting at Centennial Lakes Park provides the perfect backdrop.

“It’s about community,” she said. “It’s in one of our beautiful parks and about bringing Edina together.”

In conjunction with the Taste of Edina, Edina Liquor will hold its second annual spring wine, liquor and beer sale. The sale will run Monday, May 9, to Saturday, May 29, and feature all of the wine and beer sampled at Taste.

“It gives the customers the chance to go to Taste and try the different wines, and then be able to purchase it for the next three weeks at our stores,” Grausam said.

Profits from the three municipal liquor stores benefit city programs.

Each year, more than $1 million helps fund the Edina Art Center, Braemar Arena and other facilities.

Tickets for the Taste of Edina are $30 at the door or $25 when purchased before Friday, April 29. Advance tickets are available at the Chamber, 3300 Edinborough Way, Ste. 150, any of the three Edina Liquor stores, 3943 W. 50th St., 5013 Vernon Ave. and 6755 York Ave., online at edinachamber.com or by calling 952-806-9060.

‘Slice of Asia’ event at Southdale Library Learn about the history and culture of Laotians and other Asian immigrants at the fifth annual “Spice and Slice of Asia” program series presented at Hennepin County Libraries in May, which is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month.

Storytelling, exhibits, film, calligraphy, and a spoken word performance are scheduled at several area libraries, including Southdale Library, 7001 York Ave. S., in Edina. Hmong, Indian and Vietnamese storytelling is planned 2 p.m.

Sunday, May 1, at Southdale Library.

Storytellers will highlight their reasons for leaving their native land, their journey to America and their “American experience,” followed by questions and discussion. The event will also feature dance performance from each ethnic group. Stories tie in with the “Legacies of War” exhibit at Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, during May. All events are open to the public free of charge.

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Public speaker Thom Winninger, right, presents at the 2011 Vocational Ethics Day on April 14, at the Park Plaza Hotel in Bloomington. The event was sponsored by area Rotary clubs and featured area high school students as special guests. (Photo by Billie Jo Rassat • Sun Newspapers)

Rotary clubs host Ethics Day Rotarians, high school students hear speaker on ‘unrealized potential’

BY BILLIE JO RASSAT • SUN NEWSPAPERS In the spirit of Rotary International’s motto of “Service Above Self,” Rotary clubs from Bloomington, Edina, Eden Prairie and Richfield hosted a Vocational Ethics Day on Thursday, April 14, at the Park Plaza Hotel in Bloomington.

“I am not here to talk about ethics, I am here to talk about life,” guest speaker Thom Winninger said.

Winninger is a public speaker, author of six books and founder of Winninger Institute for Market Resilience and Winninger Family Company, Inc. Rotary International, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide, says the club’s motto of service spans to include five avenues: club service, community service, international service, vocational service and service to new generations.

As part of their vocational service and service to new generations, the Rotary Clubs of Bloomington DayMakers, Bloomington Noon, Eden Prairie AM, Eden Prairie Noon, Edina Morningside, Edina Noon and Richfield, participated in the event and invited students from Bloomington Jefferson, Bloomington Kennedy, Eden Prairie, Edina, Richfield and Sobriety High

Schools to hear Winninger talk about turning ethics into action.

Winninger focused his message on the idea that every person is born with unrealized potential intact and it is his or her responsibility to discover and to apply that potential to bring life’s purpose to its full realization.

Richfield student Victoria Phoulom felt Winninger’s presentation was very relevant and interesting.

“He kept my attention and gave me a lot to think about,” Phoulom said.

“The event was very successful,” Richfield Rotary Club President Sally Sparks said.

COMMUNITY NOTES Edina resident wins Red Cross Hero Award Edina resident Gen. Dennis Schulstad will receive a 2011 Hero Award from the American Red Cross Twin Cities Area Chapter. Red Cross Heroes are honored for demonstrating the Red Cross mission to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Schulstad will receive the Military Hero Award Tuesday, May 17, at the McNamara Alumni Center at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

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OPINION Thursday, April 28, 2011

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Sparrows here to stay Even some scientists simply call them LBBs: little brown birds.

There are a lot of them – about 40 species of sparrows in North America alone, including close to 20 species that live in Minnesota or pass through here on their migrations. Any place that is not a desert or a mountaintop suits some sparrows just fine.

We’ll discuss just one of these LBBs, the “house sparrow” also called the “English sparrow.” This local sparrow is actually a weaver finch, but everybody seems to call them sparrows anyway.

There is no need to be confused. You know this bird. Its winter flock can turn a large bush into one giant chirp.

Especially sociable all year long, too, a flock can dominate your bird feeder.

Little, at just 1.25 ounces, the house sparrow is a homebody, rarely moving even a mile from its birth nest. Though they’ll foray out for grain to a farm field if necessary, this usually isn’t, what with crumbs from fast food debris and all those fun outdoor dining areas we enjoy.

Like squirrels, robins, coyotes, cockroaches and others, house sparrow get along and even thrive in the world we’ve created.

The house sparrow sometimes seems to be taking a bath in the dust. In fact, the males don’t even look like their colorful pictures in the bird books because metro life for them is always a bit sooty. You’ll see these birds dust-bathing in springtime – the bird keeping its head and tail up out of the dirt but kind of rolling the rest of itself dusty. These are males, who believe this activity will attract females (which it does).

Though sparrows are common now, they were once considered exotic and desirable.

House sparrows are, literally,

JEANNIE K. HANSON Friends of the Edina Nature Center English sparrows, introduced deliberately into America in the New York area a couple of different times in the mid-1800’s.

Winters in England are much warmer than ours, so some did die, but the breed became hardier and was able to find shelter when temperatures dropped to freezing. Cold still kills them if experienced for more than 15 hours.

By 1864, they had “multiplied amazingly” in New York’s Central Park, as was announced at a meeting of an American Acclimization Society in the late 1870’s, one of the popular groups by this name.

Yes, sparrows were part of an ecological trend, one that seems strange to us now. The new English-American citizens considered our country to be too empty, and they also missed the familiar creatures of home.

Various groups concluded that Central Park needed each bird that ever flew through a Shakespeare play, that Alaska required reindeer, that Cincinnati should trill with skylarks, Shelley-style, and more.

These societies attracted both top scientists and a few eccentrics, beginning in the 1850’s. They had their heyday in the 1870’s and 1880’s, and began to decline by 1900. Sincere, scientific, and thoroughgoing, their members focused on transplanting mostly European species. Groups in Cambridge, New York, Cincinnati, San Francisco, Portland, and Hawaii were especially active. It was not until about 1907 that a deeper sense of ecology began to emerge, and American Acclimization Societies finally faded. The sparrows remained.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Leaders need to step up to protect teens from STIs

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BY DR. ALAN LIFSON • GUEST COLUMNIST

To the editor: In all the budget talks, I would like to see one representative admit that the stadium and Vikings bring in $30-plus million to the state annually in tax revenues. It would also be refreshing to hear that the revenues that come into the General Fund are being used elsewhere and thus cannot be directed to fund a new stadium.

This is the reason we are seeking new funding ideas.

I am quite sure if the state and local governments were to turn over the tax revenues, fees and revenues from the other 290 events held during the year to the Vikings, the team would gladly pay for the stadium in full. The state is being asked to fund $10 million annually – they receive over $30 million. Of course, if the team leaves, the state wouldn’t even receive an invitation to their going away party.

Jodi Anderson Edina

Health authorities expressed alarm by new statistics from the Health Department that the number of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Minnesota had reached an all-time high.

Chlamydia, the most common STI with more than 40 new cases per day, is highest in 15- to 24-year-olds, with the greatest increases in the suburbs. The number of new syphilis cases doubled in the past year.

How are we failing Minnesota’s youth? Five years from now, a young woman who went to school in Edina may be told that she is unable to ever have children because of chronic scarring of her reproductive organs due to untreated Chlamydia infection. Five years from now, a young man who went to school in Bloomington may be told that the reason he is losing weight and has chronic fungal infections in his mouth is because he has HIV infection. These infections might have been prevented if as adolescents this young man and woman had the knowledge and skills to protect themselves.

Protect our trees To the editor: My fellow Edina residents, we have remaining in our fair city a few pockets of the once beautiful oak and maple woods that used to grace our entire area.

Our city has been invaded by a Eurasian species of tree that is taking over and choking out our beautiful native woods. Buckthorn trees are so invasive that none of our native species can compete with them.

If you are able to recognize them, remove them, replace them with another, preferably native tree or shrub. Please do not cut down oaks, maples or other native trees on your property that are capable of spreading acorns or seeds, becoming our last stand against the insidious buckthorn.

Gregory Nayman Edina

How can we do this? First, we need comprehensive sexual education in our schools, so that our young people can learn in a balanced and accurate way how to protect themselves against STIs. That our state Legislature consistently refuses to support such a measure is a disgrace.

Second, we need a strong public health infrastructure, to both keep track of cases that occur and provide needed interventions.

Drinking, drug use or emotional problems may increase the risk of unsafe behaviors. We need strong programs for mental and chemical health for our young people to help treat the underlying causes that may lead our youth to engage in unsafe sex.

The fact that budget-cutting legislatures at both the state and national levels are slashing such programs makes our youth more vulnerable and less protected.

Third, our youth need to know that there are ways that they can be confidentially tested and treated for STIs. If we don’t respect their privacy, they won’t trust us. The fact that our state Legislature is currently considering a bill to remove minor

consent protections will only serve to foster this mistrust.

As much as we would like to pretend that our youth are not having unprotected sex, this flies in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary. According to a 2010 Minnesota student survey, 20 percent of ninth graders and 50 percent of 12th graders have had sexual intercourse. Rates of sexual activity were comparable across the state, not focused in just certain geographical areas. Among 12th graders, almost 40 percent of recent sexual intercourse episodes were unprotected, without a condom.

The responsibility for educating and protecting our youth belongs to us all, including parents, teachers, religious leaders and others, and we must all step up to the plate. So I ask local legislators charged with protecting the welfare of our state, when five years from now our young people ask whether our leaders had the courage and wisdom to protect them, how will you answer them?

Lifson, M.D., is an Edina resident and professor at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.

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Hornet Hustle May 21 The Edina Education Fund Run is Saturday, May 21, at Rosland Park, 4300 W. 66th St., in Edina. The 2011 Hornet Hustle kicks off 9 a.m. with a 5K run and walk, followed by a one-mile run and walk at 10 a.m.

The Fund Run is $25 for participants age 14 and above, and $15 for children ages 5 to 14, and includes a T-shirt. Kids under 5 are free. Family sponsorships, which includes spots for two adults and three kids, as well as recognition on race T-shirts, is also available for $150. All proceeds benefit the Edina Education Fund.

Register by Sunday, May 1, to reserve a T-shirt.

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Kindergarten advice The Edina Parent Communication Network presents “Transition to Kindergarten” 7-9 p.m. Monday, May 2, at the Edina Community Center, 5701 Normandale Road, Room 351, Edina.

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Calvin Christian Middle School’s ‘Oklahoma!’

Calvin Christian Middle School will present “Oklahoma!” in four performances at Calvary Church, 5300 France Ave., Edina.

Performance times are 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 4; 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 5; and 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 6.

The musical features such all-time favorite songs as “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning,” “People Will Say We’re in Love,” and “Oklahoma!” Come enjoy the singing, dancing, and fun of one of America’s best-loved musicals.

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Organization aims to help homeless teens

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FROM PREVIOUS PAGE struggling in their day-to-day life. Oasis for Youth has a private shower and clothes, food, bus passes and school supplies for teens that may not know where they’re going to spend the night. Volunteers also help teens determine what options are available to them in seeking out a place to stay, either for a night or on a long-term basis.

What Oasis for Youth doesn’t have is a shelter – a place for teens to spend the night when they have nowhere else to turn. There’s a shortage of places for teens to go at night, and what few beds are available to teens are in Minneapolis.

Providing a place in the suburbs for teens to stay overnight was the long-term mission of Oasis for Youth when it was founded, and now the organization is attempting to quantify the need as it works toward achieving that goal, according to Leslie Stiles, a member of the organization’s leadership team.

To meet its goal, Oasis for Youth may end up creating a shelter for teens in the community, but there are other options available, such as organizing a network of host homes where residents with room to spare open up their doors on a long-term basis for a teen that has few options available. The host home program will require training, ongoing case management and support for the host

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families, who are not compensated for their participation, Stiles noted.

Community discussion Oasis for Youth will be among many organizations participating in a discussion of homeless youth Saturday in Bloomington.

The three-hour forum includes stories from high school students from the community who have dealt with homelessness and an adult who was homeless in her early teens. A panel composed of school and community service representatives will discuss the issues facing teens in the community.

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Edina officer honored for SWAT service

BY KATIE MINTZ • SUN NEWSPAPERS Edina Police Sgt. Brian Tholen was recently honored for protecting visiting dignitaries and nabbing a notorious bank robber as part of Edina’s SWAT team.

Tholen was recognized by the Special Operations Training Association of the Upper Midwest for superior performance of duty while serving on Edina’s SWAT, or Special Weapons and Tactics, team for 13 years, including eight as a team leader.

“We’re so fortunate to have him in our community,” said Edina Mayor Jim Hovland, honoring Tholen at an Edina City Council meeting Tuesday, April 19.

Edina’s SWAT team responds to a variety of critical incidents when special capabilities are needed. Tholen was on the team from 1998 to 2011.

“Sixty times during Brian’s tenure here he’s had to leave the comforts of his family and home to respond to a situation that has grown so dangerous that our SWAT team had to be activated,” Police Chief Jeff Long said. “Sixty times Brian’s family didn’t know what he was going to face. Those same 60 times Brian put his life on the line for the residents of the city. That, my friends, is the type of

Edina Police Chief Jeff Long, left, and Mayor Jim Hovland, right, honor Edina Police Sgt. Brian Tholen at an Edina City Council meeting Tuesday, April 19. (Submitted photo)

officer that works for the city of Edina.”

Tholen was one of the first on-scene in 2005 at an Edina credit union when the “Fishing Hat” bank robber hit his last bank. According to Long, it was his 23rd bank robbery in 18 months – more than any other in Minnesota history.

Tholen quickly established a command post, coordinating responding SWAT teams as the event unfolded on live TV and the suspect was taken into custody without incident.

In 2008, the Republican National Convention was held in the Twin Cities, calling for a need from law enforcement across the region. The Edina SWAT team,

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During Tholen’s tenure the team also assisted the Secret Service with protection at four presidential and one first lady visit around the metropolitan area.

During his tenure on SWAT, Tholen also completed two rigorous basic SWAT schools, an advanced SWAT school and a handful of specialized training regiments. He was a SWAT instructor and a guest presenter at a statewide conference for SWAT officers.

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BUSINESS Local studio celebrates Pilates Day May 7 Paragon Pilates and Physical Therapy in Edina will celebrate Pilates Day 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7.

Pilates Day, recognized the first Saturday each May by the Pilates Method Alliance, was created to bring awareness to the benefits Pilates provides to every age group, and to promote healthy living. Paragon Pilates and Physical Therapy will offer a day full of events.

Events are open to the public and include an 8 a.m. discussion on posture and maintaining healthy joints, 8:30 a.m. all-level mat with props class, 9:30 a.m. all-level orbit class, 10:30 a.m. lecture on breath and efficient movement, and 11:30 a.m. Pilates in the park (weather permitting) at Utley Park, 50th Street and Wooddale Avenue.

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otherwise noted. Each class costs $5 with all proceeds being donated to relief efforts in Japan. Previous Pilates experience is not required. To register, call 952405-9765. Space is limited.

Paragon also specializes in Pilates instructor training and continuing education through Balanced Body, which provides orthopedic physical therapy services, as well as dance medicine.

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Recycle flip-flops Old Navy, 7595 France Ave., in Edina is participating in TerraCycle’s Flip-Flop Replay. Customers can donate used flipflops at collection bins inside the store through Saturday, May 21. TerraCycle, an international recycling company, will then recycle the flip-flops into playgrounds that will be donated to communities around the country.

This is the first time a nationwide retailer has initiated a large-scale effort to collect and recycle flip-flops.

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COMMUNITY LINE Edina residents Brent Dolan and Helen Schnell were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2010 semester at The Johns Hopkins University.

The following Edina residents were recognized for academic achievement at St. Olaf College’s annual Honors Day convocation: Abigail Buuck,

Christopher Mode, Candice Jones, Bryan Perkins, Micah Buuck, Laura Carpenter, Sara Wilkerson, Natalie Dmytrenko, Annabel Ansel, Jennifer Nilsen and Hannah Erickson.

Kevin Goerne of Edina was accepted for admission for the 2011-2012 academic year at Luther College.

COMMUNITY NOTES Watershed district manager reappointed The Hennepin County Board has reappointed Richard Miller of Edina to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) Board of Managers.

Richard Miller, a resident of Edina, has been an avid supporter of efforts to protect water quality. “I look forward to continuing to work with cities, counties and residents in the watershed district to safeguard our region’s most valued resource — our lakes and streams,” said Miller. “I am committed to enhancing both the natural and developed environment. Improvements to the Minnehaha Creek Corridor in Hopkins and St. Louis

Park are examples of the benefits of each.”

Pam Blixt of Minneapolis was also reappointed to the board. In addition to her work for the MCWD, she also advocates for urban issues on the Clean Water Council.

The MCWD is governed by a sevenmember board of managers; six are appointed by the Hennepin County Board and the seventh is appointed by the Carver County Board. Managers serve staggered three-year terms.

The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District covers approximately 181 square miles, including Minnehaha Creek, Lake Minnetonka, the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes and Minnehaha Falls.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Ice show May 6, 7 The Braemar-City of Lakes Figure Skating Club’s 2011 Spring Ice Show is celebrating its 46th year. The ice show is 6:30 p.m. both Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7, at Braemar Ice Arena, 7501 Ikola Way, Edina.

This year’s ice show features more than 120 skaters who will perform as individuals, pairs, trios and groups. In addition, the ice show highlights Junior World Challenge Cup bronze medalists from the Team Braemar synchronized skating line, which represented the nation as Team USA this year in Switzerland. Team Braemar Junior is also the reigning 2011 National silver medalist and Team Braemar Novice took the bronze medal at the 2011 Nationals.

Skaters in the show participate in the Braemar Skate School through the City of Edina Park and Recreation Department or are members of the Braemar-City of Lakes Figure Skating Club. Tickets to the ice show are available at the Braemar box office on the day of the ice show performances. The cost is $7 for adults, and $5 for seniors and students. Info: braemarfsc.org.

Team Braemar Junior, representing U.S. Figure Skating as Team USA, skates at the 2011 French Cup in February. Skaters will perform at the Spring Ice Show May 6 and 7 in Edina.

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July 4 parade grand marshals announced The Edina Community Foundation recently announced the EdinaMorningside High School class of 1951

will lead the 2011 Fourth of July Parade as its grand marshals.

The class of 1951 was the very first class to graduate from an Edina high school, and is being recognized in celebration of its 60th anniversary of graduation.

The Edina Fourth of July Parade is 10 a.m. Monday, July 4. The theme for the 2011 parade is “America the Beautiful.”

The parade is celebrated annually by more than 15,000 spectators who line the route along 50th Street from Willson Road by Edina City Hall to the U.S. Bank parking lot near Halifax Avenue.

As grand marshals, members of the class of 1951, will participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony that officially starts the parade near City Hall, and will lead the procession along its one-mile route. Until Edina opened its own high school in 1949, Edina students attended schools in Minneapolis and St. Louis Park.

The members of the class of 1951 were able to choose between finishing their high school career where they

started or leading the way at the brand new school.

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Author Nancy Carlson reads in Edina May 6 Growing up in Edina, author Nancy Carlson loved the library. She’s now written illustrated more than 60 children’s books.

Her latest writing is an essay included in “Libraries of Minnesota,” with photographs by Doug Ohman and library stories by seven of Minnesota’s best-known writers of books for children and young adults.

Carlson will read from her essay, as well as draw and talk about Edina’s influence in her work 3:30 p.m. Friday, May, 6, at the Edina Library, 5280 Grandview Square. The event is free and open to all ages. Books will be available for purchase.

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The cooperative entered a long-term lease with Ebenezer for the land over the parking garage. Ebenezer designed, built and owns the four-story, 111,000square-foot York Gardens with input from the ad hoc committee.

“We were all concerned about making the building seem like part of the family on the campus,” said Gil Langseth, 83, who joined the group shortly after moving into 7500 York in 2006.

Langseth, a retired architect, said he worked on 125 hospitals across the country and as far away as Saudi Arabia during his 50-year career. Careful attention was paid to the new building’s exterior, he said.

The building could not be constructed on top of the garage as initially hoped, so it was built in an L-shape around the garage while still maintaining views for 7500 York, he said. The bay windows used heavily on the co-op are repeated in the new building’s design.

“I’m super satisfied with the end product,” said Langseth.

But not every resident was on board.

Helgesen said there were four resident meetings during the planning process marked with vocal opposition from some. In the end, 75 percent of shareowners voted in favor of moving forward, he said. The Edina City Council gave official approval in June 2009.

Construction began last spring.

York Gardens includes 47 assisted living units, 15 memory care units and 14 private care suites connected to 7500 York by an enclosed walkway.

Helgesen’s brother Gil, 93, also a retired pastor and 7500 York resident for 19 years, said that walkway is a wonderful amenity for co-op residents with a loved one who falls ill.

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his wife of 66 years, Virginia, had to enter memory care. He drove a few miles every day to visit her at a facility in another community before she passed away in fall 2009 at 90.

“My hope was this would be built and she could move here,” he said, “but I know this will help other people.”

Maureen Maher, Ebenezer Management Services’ director of sales and marketing, said spouses of residents next door already occupy five of the 15 memory care units. People began moving into York Gardens in April.

The private care suites, which provide advanced care, also offer an alternative to nursing homes and those needing short-term rehabilitation following surgery, she said.

York Gardens works closely with Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina for onsite rehabilitative care after surgery or referrals for people in need of senior housing. The building is also equipped with Healthsense Technology, a wireless sensor system that tracks resident patterns, like frequent bathroom use, to detect health and safety issues before they become a problem.

Maher said other amenities include a play area for visiting families, theater, fitness room, in-house spa, bistro, rooftop terrace and quality design finishes like custom woodwork, stained glass windows and fireplaces.

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City council adopts new agenda; tables discussion on recording meetings The Edina City Council unanimously adopted a resolution revising the city council agenda at its meeting Tuesday, April 19.

The new format for meetings: call to order, roll call, approval of meeting agenda, adoption of consent agenda, special recognitions and presentations, community comment, public hearings, reports and recommendations, correspondence and petitions, mayor and

council comments, manager’s miscellaneous items, and adjournment.

Among changes is the repositioning of community comment from the end of the meeting closer to the beginning. City Manager Scott Neal had suggested the open comment time be moved before the meeting to make it easier for residents to participate, but council members wanted it to remain on camera.

The council also declined to add the

Pledge of Allegiance to the agenda. Neal suggested the city council begin meetings with its recitation as many other cities do. At the last meeting, Council member Josh Sprague said he’d rather see an Edina-specific unity statement read, however, that was stricken from the final agenda because one had not yet been written.

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The groups indicated to city staff that recording the meetings may inhibit their discussions and interfere with their ability to make the best decisions.

Meetings of other advisory boards and commissions, such as the Edina Art Center Board, Human Rights and Relations Commission, Energy and Environment Commission and others, are not recorded.

City staff had proposed a new policy that would only require all city council and Planning Commission meetings to be recorded and rebroadcast. Other boards and commissions would not be recorded and rebroadcast unless the agenda included a public hearing or the city council gave special direction for the meeting to be recorded.

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Police Explorers place at statewide event The Edina-Eden Prairie Police Explorer Post 925 won four trophies at the 36th annual Minnesota Law Enforcement Explorer Association State Conference April 14-17 in Rochester. The 23 Explorers, advised by five police officers, took first and third place in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bomb Scene Search,â&#x20AC;? third in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Interview and Interrogation,â&#x20AC;? and fifth in â&#x20AC;&#x153;First Aid.â&#x20AC;? More than 800 Explorers from agencies around the state competed at the event. Explorers Posts gives young people ages 14 to 20 a chance to explore a career or field they are interested in. (Submitted photo)

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After Rock Camp for Dads jarred the harmony of a yoga studio in its former building in Uptown, the aspiring rockers moved to an industrial section of St. Louis Park.

“We were trying to rock and they were trying to meditate,” explained Mitch McMillen, an Edina resident who is described on the group’s website as a head honcho and “indie elder.”

“And all of a sudden Blur and Bush come on,” recalled Mike Michel, Rock Camp for Dads’ founder and music director. “’I Wanna Be Sedated’ [by the Ramones] was our first warning.”

So, this month Rock Camp for Dads opened in a building at 6415 Walker St. that formerly housed printing presses.

“I love St. Louis Park because I’m from here,” said McMillen, who graduated from St. Louis Park Senior High School in 1978. “I know how receptive it is for the arts.”

Many of the participants live in the suburbs, he noted, and the new location

near Highway 7 is relatively easy to access.

“It’s so cool to be in the community instead of the city,” McMillen added.

Groups of “campers” play in the unassuming brick building evenings and weekends, so they do not disturb their industrial neighbors or nearby Park Spanish Immersion School, organizers said. Volunteers pitched in to help prepare the new building.

The business decorated the building with large photos of past performances, the letters RCFD and its logo of a smoking baby. While no one smoked at a recent rehearsal, McMillen said the organizers adapted the logo from a classic Keith Richards photo as a tongue-incheek portrayal of how rock and rollers think they were born to rock.

As Victoria resident Josh Merchant worked to create a mural on a wall, a group of guys ranging in age from their 20s to their 50s played classic rock songs like “Pride and Joy” and “Good Day For The Blues” in a room designed to optimize acoustics.

The average age of campers is 35-55, but participants have ranged from people in their 20s to people in their 70s.

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FROM PREVIOUS PAGE “It’s a really neat way for baby boomers to get back into music,” McMillen said. “They all wanted to be rock stars. So, we fulfill that dream.”

The concept for a rock camp for adults came to Michel while he worked with teenagers for Rock the Cause in Minneapolis. Michel paired teenagers with veteran rock artists and gave young people an opportunity to express their interest in music on stage. As a music teacher, Michel found that several of his adult students wanted to improve their craft. Michel had the idea of holding workshops to bring the adult students together and improve their musicianship.

“I felt a giant void for adult music education,” Michel said. “The whole intent is to spark their interest or reinterest them in music as best as you can, and give people some ‘me time’ and self-expression and have some fun.”

Campers do not need to be fathers, and women have participated as well, McMillen said. In the year and a half that Rock Camp for Dads has been in existence, more than 150 people have participated. Each band that forms meets several hours each week for four weeks before performing at locations

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The concert for groups that have been meeting in April is 4:30-7 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at Bunker’s Bar and Grill, 761 Washington Ave. N. in Minneapolis. The all-ages performance doubles as a grand reopening concert for the business, Michel said. It has a $3 cover.

The series costs $299 per person for campers, but scholarships are available that cover 25 percent to 75 percent of the cost for individuals with financial limitations. A concert featuring the best songs of the season for Rock Camp for Dads at the Hard Rock Cafe raised nearly $8,000 for scholarships.

On a recent week, a Pink Floyd tribute band met to rehearse songs from “The Wall” on Monday, the classic rock band met on Tuesday to play hits from bands like Journey and Led Zeppelin and an alternative rock group met on Thursday to play songs by such bands as The Clash, The Hives and The Killers.

The Pink Floyd series is an example of the camps relating to specific bands that are offered. Upcoming camps will feature the music of AC/DC, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Neil Young and The Beatles.

“Camp is great and a heck of lot of fun,” said Doug Miller, an Apple Valley

resident who is the drummer of the classic rock band.

Miller said he has played in “hobby bands” in the past and had an interest in having a new outlet for his musical interests.

“I didn’t have anything going at all and didn’t know when I’d get another chance,” Miller said. “I’ve heard about Rock Camp, and I said, ‘Man, I’ve got to do that.’”

He looked forward to the opportunity to play with new people and meshing musical tastes, he said.

“Some people’s reaction is ‘You just want to be a kid again,’” Miller observed. “But it really is about playing music and being with guys you can relate to. It’s about being with guys and having a good time.”

Paul Cicmil, a Minneapolis resident who provides vocals for the classic rock group, said he anticipates they will continue to practice together after their series concludes. He said he hopes the camp will provide him with the experience to join a band that can help him supplement his income.

“I was taking it very seriously when I spent money on it, and I’m getting exactly what I wanted,” Cicmil said.

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the St. Louis Park building is set up to accommodate alumni seeking to practice their tunes. A design to limit the ability for sound to carry out of the rooms allows two bands to play at the same time.

Michel philosophized that Rock Camp for Dads can help complement participants’ lives as a whole.

“My humble opinion is all of us are running around ridiculous amounts of time with our schedules, with family and everything,” Michel said. “I think modern life is totally crazy.”

Many participants are dads, he noted.

While much of their lives revolve around helping their kids, “people also want to have a rippin’ good time,” Michel said.

Philosophy aside, Michel said, “Rock dads and rock moms simply want to rock. As cliché as it sounds there’s nothing more liberating than being part of a tight music unit.”

While Michel said “rocking” is hard to define, he described it as “very internal, real and primal.”

He concluded, “I go off on tangents with my teaching philosophy, but yes, simply rocking is a huge part of why people come here.”

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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 April 11-17: April 11 – A bank robbery was reported at M&I Bank, 3905 69th St. W. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived.

Property damage was reported on the 5800 block of Lincoln Drive. An unknown person broke the window on the victim’s vehicle. Nothing was reported missing.

A 29-year-old Inver Grove Heights man was arrested for possession of marijuana on the 4400 block of 76th Street West after the vehicle he was a passenger in was stopped for a traffic violation.

April 12 – A 32-year-old Shakopee man was arrested for driving after suspension at the intersection of Edina Industrial Boulevard and Metro Boulevard after the vehicle he was driving was stopped for a traffic violation.

Suspicious activity was reported on the 3900 block of 69th Street West.

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April 13 – Theft of a cell phone valued at $500 was reported at Southdale Center. The phone was taken after being left unattended in the public restroom.

A 25-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested for theft and possession of stolen property at Southdale Center after he was found to have stolen $108 merchandise from the Apple store and Champs.

April 14 – A 31-year-old Eden Prairie man was arrested for DWI on westbound Highway 212 after being stopped for a traffic violation.

A 38-year-old Minneapolis woman was arrested for possession of marijuana on westbound Highway 62 at Gleason Road after being stopped for a traffic violation.

A wallet and contents valued at $103 were reported stolen at BP, 3901 70th St. W. A woman reported she dropped her wallet in the parking lot and when she returned it was gone.

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$1,020 were reported stolen at Edina High School, 6754 Valley View Road, after they were left unattended in the restroom.

April 15 – A boat motor valued at $2,900 was reported stolen from a boat in the parking lot at Barr Engineering, 7390 Ohms Lane.

Officers responded to the report of the theft of jewelry and cash valued at $8,028 that occurred the prior week on the 7300 block of Metro Boulevard.

A 22-year-old Edina woman was arrested for DWI on the 7100 block of Cahill Road after officers responded to the report of a disturbance.

An 18-year-old Richfield woman was arrested for theft at Target, 7000 York Ave. S., after employees observed her leave the store without paying for $69 worth of clothing.

A cell phone valued at $100 was reported stolen out of a coat pocket at 76th Street West and France Avenue South.

April 16 – A 19-year-old Richfield woman was arrested for theft at Chipotle, 6801 York Ave. S., after she was found to have stolen a wallet and contents worth $94.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested for possession of alcohol at Creek Valley Park, 6401 Gleason Road, after officers observed several occupied vehicles in the parking lot after hours.

April 17 – A 26-year-old Minnetonka woman was arrested for DWI on the 6100 block of westbound Highway 62 after the vehicle she was driving was stopped for a traffic violation.

Credits cards and cash valued at $82 were reported stolen from a locked locker at LA Fitness, 4175 76th St. W.

Fire report The Edina Fire Department responded to the following incidents April 11-17: April 11 – A smoke haze was reported on the 7600 block of Parklawn Avenue. A firefighter investigated and found the haze to be similar to a florescent light malfunction. The area was checked for unusual heat but no hazards were found. The haze was vented from the building and did not return.

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PUBLIC SAFETY FROM PREVIOUS PAGE yard waste was investigated on the 6300 block of Mildred Avenue. The resident was instructed on burning laws. The fire was extinguished.

Firefighters investigated a reported smoke smell at an apartment on the 7200 block of York Avenue. A piece of plastic was found to have melted onto the heating element in a dishwasher.

One false fire alarm was reported.

Paramedic firefighters made eight Emergency Medical Service responses.

April 12 – A bicyclist and vehicle collided at the intersection of Blake Road and Maloney Avenue, causing injuries to the bicyclist.

A fire was reported in a window of a building on the 7700 block of Cahill Road. Firefighters and Edina Police investigated but no fire was found. It is suspected that a lamp reflecting off the glass window was mistaken for flames.

Smoke was reported on the 6300 block of Rolf Avenue. A recreational fire was found to be the cause.

There were nine EMS incidents.

April 13 – A contractor digging in the area of Valley View Road and Sally Lane hit a gas supply line with a hand shovel causing a leak. Firefighters blocked traffic on Valley View until the gas company arrived and repaired the leak.

A resident on the 5600 block of McGuire Road reported a roaring sound coming from the chimney of a fireplace. An engine crew checked all levels of the home and the chimney with a thermal imaging camera and found no signs of fire.

A carbon monoxide alarm malfunction was checked on the 6900 block of Cornelia Drive. Low batteries were found to be the reason for the alarm chirping.

There was one false fire alarm reported and eight EMS responses.

April 14 – There were nine EMS

responses by paramedic firefighters.

April 15 – Paramedics assisted at vehicle crash with injuries on Interlachen Boulevard and Blake Road.

An electrical burning smell was reported on the 7700 block of Tanglewood Court. Firefighters investigated and found an overheated refrigerator compressor to be the cause of the odor. Power to the appliance was disconnected.

There was one false fire alarm and eight EMS incidents.

April 16 – Paramedic firefighters responded to six EMS calls.

April 17 – Firefighters investigated arcing power lines on the 6800 block of Sally Lane. A pine tree fell on the power lines in a wooded area and the electric company was notified.

There were five EMS responses.

Dr. Ken Winters, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Minnesota, will present “Adolescence: The Brain in Training – A Plan for Peak Performance” 7-9 p.m. Monday, May 2, at South View Middle School, 4725 South View Lane, Edina, in the auditorium.

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That differed from a 1989 decision that stated a variance could be granted if property owners “would like to use the property in a ‘reasonable manner’ that is prohibited by the ordinance.”

The House approved a bill April 4 allowing local governments greater latitude to grant zoning variances again.

The Senate was expected to take quick action on a companion bill. Legislation had not been signed at press time.

“Last year during this time we were putting together our variance application,” said Connie Miller. “Then June hit.”

The couple had spent a lot of time trying to fit within city code, but ultimately needed one variance around the city’s massing ordinance, she said. Aimed at ensuring new or remodeled homes are constructed in the same scale as the surrounding neighborhood, the ordinance limits a new home’s first floor height to be no more than 1 foot taller than in the old home.

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appears to be one story, with the lower level visible from only the back. They wanted to raise the ceiling height on the lower level from 7 feet to 8 feet, but also needed to raise the building foundation by at least 1 foot. Their house is on Nancy Lake, and in the past has faced groundwater issues.

In December, as it looked for new tools to allow flexibility, the Edina City Council created a conditional use permit to exceed the 1-foot rule in three circumstances: 1) to elevate the first level 2 feet above the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s 100-year flood plain elevation, 2) to protect the home from groundwater protrusion as determined by a civil engineer or hydrologist, or 3) to meet state or city codes or other statutory requirements. Under each circumstance, the new home must also match the neighborhood character in “mass, height and scale.”

City Planner Cary Teague said Tuesday, April 19, the Millers met the requirements to raise the first floor elevation 2.4 feet above the exiting elevation as requested. Their home is in the 100-year flood plain and a hydrologist said the structure must be elevated more than 2 feet to safely avoid flooding.

“The [proposed] building height is 15 feet,” Teague said. “City code would

allow 30 feet, so it’s well within the requirement. It fits in well with the neighborhood.”

Throughout the 10-month ordeal, the Millers have argued that their plans to replace their rambler with another modest rambler, despite the need for a variance, was a better fit for the community than the 30-foot height they were allowed.

“They could go the way of a mega house but they don’t want to,” said neighbor Annette Horton. “I can see every house on the lake and this will compliment every house on the lake.”

Connie Miller said she’s learned a lot about the city as it tried to get around the Supreme Court decision. She said she didn’t always agree with the process, but was glad for the hard work.

Miller said she hopes the Legislature acts soon to give cities the variance process back.

She said she’s also been amazed by the support they received from the neighbors and community.

“It has really solidified why we want to stay in that neighborhood and in Edina,” she said.

The Millers are recycling their old home. They expect to have it moved off their property in May with construction to begin soon after.

BUSINESS LINE Brian Zelickson, M.D., director of Zel Skin & Laser Specialists in Edina, was named president of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, the world’s largest professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence in patient care by advancing laser applications and related technologies. A member of the faculty at the University of Minnesota Medical School’s Department of Dermatology and director of its Electron Microscopy Laboratory, Zelickson took the office at Laser 2011, the Society’s annual scientific conference held in Grapevine, Texas, in early April.

RELIGION Relationship workshop The Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness will offer “Relationships: Revive, Rekindle, Retain” 10-11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, May 17, at Normandale Lutheran Church, 6100 Normandale Road, room 209-211 in Edina. The course is free. Registration: 952-929-1697.

www.good.org

Are you ready to…

Calvary

Lutheran Church Pastor Robert O. Hall

Nursery Provided

Sunday School 9:15am Adult Forum 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:30am Coffee/Fellowship 11:30am

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

6817 Antrim Rd., Edina 952-941-1251 www.calvary-edina.org

We Are A Reconciling Congregation Events - Calendar - Sermons

Worship & Education – 9:00 & 10:30 am

Nativity of Mary Catholic Church & School 9900 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington Church 952-881-8671 School 952-881-8160 www.nativitybloomington.org WEEKEND MASSES:

4:00 PM Saturday • 8:30 & 10:30 AM Sunday WEEKDAY LITURGY:

8:00 AM Mon. - Sat.• Rosary at 7:30 AM Mon. - Sat. INDIVIDUAL RECONCILIATION Saturdays @ 3pm & by Appt.

COME JOIN OUR PRE K-8 SCHOOL! Small class sizes, strong academics & faith-filled community. Call for a tour!

Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church 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.nhumc.net

The Plan God Has For You? Potter’s House Of Jesus Christ

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

Hillcrest United Methodist Church 9:30am Sunday Worship & Church School Nursery Available

9100 Russell Ave. So. Bloomington, MN 55431 (2 Blocks W. of Penn on 91st)

(952) 881-8601

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

Sunday School 10:55 a.m.

Richfield United Methodist Church 5835 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls 612-861-6086

9:00 Sanctuary Worship 10:30 Living Waters

Have some wonderful pancakes and sausage at

Giờ thờ phượng của người việt vào lúc 11:15 sáng mỗi chúa nhật.

www.stmarksuccmn.org

Pastors: Elizabeth Macaulay, Max Richter, Phillip Nguyen

Sunday, May 1

www.richfieldumc.org

9:00am - 12:30pm

8630 Xerxes Ave. So. Bloomington, MN

Unitarian Universalist Spirituality, Reason & Compassion

Pax Christi Catholic Community 12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie Father Patrick Kennedy, Pastor

Sunday, May 1 10:30 am “Freedom Isn’t an Addiction (and vice versa)” Rev. David Breeden

Weekend Masses

Nursery, Children’s & Teen Programs, 10:30am

Weekday Masses

Minnesota Valley Fellowship 10715 Zenith Ave. So., Blmgtn

952-884-8956 www.mnvalleyuu.org

$5/adults and $3/children 10 & under.

Progressive Christian Worship

All are welcome.

Make us your home.

www.paxchristi.com Saturday Sunday

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

5:00PM 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 5:00PM 8:30AM 8:30AM 6:00PM 6:45AM 8:30AM

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8:45 a.m.

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10:00 a.m.

Contemporary Service with Sunday School

Saturdays, 5:00 p.m.

Chapel Service

www.stalbansedina.org

7540 Penn Ave. So., Richfield Any questions, call parish office at 612-869-2426

SPRING MISSION MEETINGS OLD APOSTOLIC LUTHERAN CHURCH OF MINNEAPOLIS

April 29-30, May 1, 2011 11am & 6pm Each Day Old Apostolic Lutheran Church of Mpls 5617 Rowland Road • Minnetonka, MN 55343

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SUNDAY 10:30 AM . MORNING WORSHIP 6:00 PM . . . . EVENING WORSHIP

THURSDAY 7:30 PM EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES

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Maundy Thursday & Good Friday Service at 7:00 PM

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

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

Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.

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ST. RICHARD’S Catholic Church

7540 Penn Ave. So. • Richfield, MN 55423 612-869-2426 www.strichards.com

Masses: Sat 5pm Sun 9 & 11am Wed 12:15pm Thurs/Fri 8am Morning Prayer with Communion: Mon & Tues 8am

Mount Olivet Lutheran Church 50th Street between

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James & Knox Ave. So., P Minneapolis 612-926-7651 • www.mtolivet.org

8600 E. Bush Lake Rd. Bloomington, MN 55438

Sunday Mornings

Pastor Mark Nelson 952-944-6510

9:00, 10:00, 11:00 am and 12 noon

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

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

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FROM PAGE 1A An executive from Indianapolisbased Simon was expected at the work session to further discuss the plan, but could not travel due to a medical issue, Neal said. He said local Southdale representatives gave a brief presentation to city officials earlier that day.

“We are having discussions with the city of Edina on financing mechanisms.

We are aligned in our desire to see Southdale improve and make it more efficient for customers and tenants,” said Simon Property Group spokesperson Les Morris in written response to request for comment.

Neal said he hopes the meeting will be rescheduled soon.

“We’re short on specifics and I think that’s what you’re most interested in,” Neal told the city council.

According to the Mark Ruff, the city’s financial consultant with Ehlers and Associates, the Centennial Lakes Tax Increment Financing District decertifies at the end of 2014.

Tax increment financing, or TIF, uses increased property tax revenue – the increment above the old baseline – generated by new real estate development to help pay for certain costs associated with the development. The remaining revenue from the Centennial Lakes TIF District, created in the late 1980s, could be eligible toward public improvements or to encourage private development, he said.

While Southdale is not in the TIF district, a 2010 law allows the city to spend funds outside the district boundaries

and for any type of construction as long as a building permit is pulled by July 1, 2011. The city must also find that the project is not feasible without public assistance.

With about $3 million in TIF generated a year, and a $10 million balance currently, the city has access to $20-plus million of resources for redevelopment, said Ruff.

“If somebody doesn’t get a building permit pulled by that date and start construction we can’t utilize that [for Southdale],” he said.

About $11 million of the total is already budgeted to build a pedestrian bridge over France Avenue and complete two segments of the Edina Promenade walkway to link Centennial Lakes Park to Southdale Center.

At the work session, city council members discussed their level of interest in spending money at Southdale.

Several competing needs for funds came up, including construction of a transit station and water treatment facility adjacent to Southdale, traffic improvements on 69th Street and Hazelton Road, and beautification measures in the general area like lighting and landscaping.

“I feel like they want to have us help them build new bathrooms and build new entries and put in new flooring. All of that does feel to me like a subsidy and it doesn’t feel like an investment,” Mayor Jim Hovland said. “It does not feel like a public investment.”

According to Ruff, Simon has requested $5.38 million TIF funds, the vast majority of which would go to building

renovation costs such as entrances, lighting and signage. In a memo to the city, Ruff said Simon has indicated that it plans to spend $12-plus million on such common area costs, including the requested amount from the city, as part of a $30 million project. Ruff said the city is not yet in negotiations and has not seen specific data related to improvements.

Council member Joni Bennett also said she was not fond of the idea of spending public money inside a private property.

Council member Mary Brindle said Southdale is important to the city either way. She said those concerned with mounting vacancies and perceived crime often ask her what has happened to Southdale.

“That’s our image. I feel like we’ve got an image to protect,” said Brindle. “We can be careful of [spending] public money in private spaces, but the fact is, that is a public entity. It happens to be owned by a private organization, but it is viewed by the public as what Edina is.”

Neal said in Eden Prairie, where he was city manager for eight years before joining Edina, the developer behind renovations at Eden Prairie Center spent closer to $60 million, including about $10 million in TIF from Eden Prairie.

Council member Josh Sprague said he sees the proposed $30 million facelift at Southdale as a starting point, but a necessary one. He said it first must be attractive and safe, and then it will begin to draw more tenants and shoppers.

“This mall needs to be vibrant and vital again. To do that you need to do something on the inside,” said Sprague. “If we can be a catalyst for that, to me that’s the most important step going forward.”

Council members indicated they wanted to know more about Southdale’s plans, including those for security and features inside like a play area for toddlers.

Council member Ann Swenson said Edina has long wanted action at Southdale and should be glad for the opportunity to discuss redevelopment with Simon, whatever the scale.

“We asked them to come to the table and they’re here,” she said. “If they don’t put their napkin on their lap right away, so be it.”

The Edina City Council also unanimously adopted a TIF policy Tuesday, April 19, during its regular meeting.

The policy provides a framework for early discussions between staff and developers seeking public financing. It was adapted from a template policy produced by the League of Minnesota Cities.

The policy states that TIF will be used in a pay-as-you-go basis, however, can be offered up-front at Council discretion in certain cases. In pay-as-you-go, the developer makes the initial investment and the city only pays back the increment portion of property taxes if generated.

The policy also states “assistance will not be provided to projects that have the financial feasibility to proceed without the benefit of tax increment financing.”

The developer must provide the city with information about their financial status and the development budget.

The policy also requires the developer to cover staff, legal and consultant costs related to the TIF application, and allows the city to recapture tax increment assistance if it was demonstrated that it was not actually needed.

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:

Snickering Lemon Creations State the address of the principal place of business.

4805 West 70th Street, Edina, MN 55435 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name.

David W. Hamilton 4805 West 70th Street, 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.

ness.

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

COUNTY OF HENNEPIN DISTRICT COURT

Mar 28, 2011 /s/ David W. Hamilton, President (April 21 & 28, 2011) D3- Snickering Lemon Creations

1300 Lagoon Avenue, Suite 150, Minneapolis, MN 55408

FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

FILED:

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 busi-

Kinsen Noodle Shop and Bar

List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name.

Kinsen, Inc. 4374 Vernon Ave South, Edina, MN 55436 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: Apr 5, 2011 /s/ Virginia A. Dwyer,

Attorney, Kinsen, Inc. (April 21 & 28, 2011) D1- Kinsen Noodle Shop and Bar

Public Notice (Official Publication) STATE OF MINNESOTA

Court File No.: 27-PA-PR-11447 In Re: Estate of John S. Thompson, Jr. a/k/a John Spencer Thompson, Jr., Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar.

The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Elizabeth T. Wolff, whose address is 6221 Creek Valley Road, Edina, Minnesota 55439 to serve as the personal representative of the decedent's estate.

Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative.

Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: April 15, 2011

Alonna Warns Registrar Dated: April 15, 2011 Mark S. Thompson Court Administrator Jeffrey S. Ronbeck, Attorney at Law Jeffrey S. Ronbeck MN# 0093142 13801 Kinsel Road, Minnetonka, MN 55345 Telephone: 952-938-3544 Facsimile: 952-938-7533 e-mail: jeff@thecompany.net (Apr 28, May 5, 2011) D1 John Thompson Probate

Publish Your Assumed Name Mail photocopy of filed Certificate of Assumed Name & $60 to: Sun Newspapers, Legals 10917 Valley View Rd Eden Prairie, MN 55344

CALENDAR Thursday, April 28, 2011

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EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY – APRIL 29 THROUGH MAY 5 FRIDAY

SATURDAY

29 Concord Elementary School Carnival Where: Concord Elementary, 5900 Concord Ave. S., Edina When: 5-8 p.m.

Price: Free Info: concordcarnival.com

SUNDAY

30 Bike Rodeo for Kids Where: Highlands Elementary School, 5505 Doncaster Way, Edina When: 10 a.m. to noon Price: Free Info: 952-848-4500

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Holocaust Day of Remembrance Where: Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina When: 2-4 p.m.

Price: Free Info: cityofedina.com/humanrights

Transition to Kindergarten Where: Edina Community Center Room 351, 5701 Normandale Road, Edina When: 7-9 p.m.

Price: Free Info: edinapcn.com

WEDNESDAY

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

Info: cityofedina.com

4 Storytime Where: Barnes and Noble, 3225 W. 69th St., Edina When: 11 a.m.

Price: Free Info: 952-920-0633

THURSDAY

5 Garden Sale and May Celebration Opening Day Celebration Where: Edina Art Center, 4701 W. 64th St., Edina When: 5-8 p.m. (sale runs until June 23) Price: Free Info: edinaartcenter.com

LIBRARY EVENTS Saturday, April 30

Monday, May 2

• Used Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Edina Library. The Friends of the Library will hold a sale of hundreds of adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction books in hardcover and paperback. Most books, withdrawn from the Hennepin County Library system or donated by the public, will be priced $1 or less. Funds raised will benefit the library.

• Used Book Sale – Bag Sale, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Edina Library. The Friends of the Library will hold a sale of hundreds of adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction books in hardcover and paperback. Most books, withdrawn from the Hennepin County Library system or donated by the public, will be priced $1 or less. Funds raised will benefit the library.

• Microsoft Excel: Simple Budgets, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Southdale Library. Download and adapt a budget template from the Microsoft Office website. Learn to identify and alter the formulas to suit your own needs.

Prerequisite: Microsoft Excel: Basics or familiarity with spreadsheets.

• Computer Basics Workshop, 2-4

Sunday, May 1 • Spice & Slice of Asia: Hmong, Indian and Vietnamese Storytelling, 2 p.m., Southdale Library. Storytellers will highlight their reasons for leaving their native land, their journey to America and their “American experience,” followed by questions and discussion. There will also be dance performances.

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p.m., Southdale Library. Learn and ask questions about basic mouse and keyboarding skills, creating an e-mail account, using the Internet and scanning.

Tuesday, May 3 • Tuesdays With a Scholar, 1011:30 a.m., Southdale Library. Join local scholars for weekly lectures and discussions about timely and fascinating topics, from brain science to international politics. For program topics, see the Southdale Library home page.

Wednesday, May 4 • HIRED Career Crossroads, 10 a.m. to noon, Southdale Library. Job counselors from HIRED will facilitate this support group where participants can exchange ideas to improve the job

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search, network for job leads and be motivated and encouraged by other job seekers. Registration required.

• Chess Club, 6:30-8 p.m., Southdale Library. For students in kindergarten and up. Have fun learning the basics of chess, improving your game, mastering strategies and meeting other chess fans. Walk-ins welcome.

• Teen Anime Club, 7-9 p.m., Southdale Library. For grades 7 and up. Can’s get enough anime? Join up to watch and review brand-new anime episodes, share artwork and hang out with other anime fans.

Thursday, May 5 • Computer Basics Workshop, 2-4 p.m., Southdale Library. Learn and ask questions about basic mouse and key-

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boarding skills, creating an e-mail account, using the Internet and scanning.

• Edina Students Art Show and Open House, 6-8 p.m., Edina Library.

Artwork by students from six Edina elementary schools will be displayed in the library April 25-May 20. The open house will celebrate the show and its artists.

• Email: Intermediate, 6-8 p.m., Southdale Library. Learn how to use folders, view and attach files to an email and set up an email address book using a Yahoo! account.

Southdale Library, 7001 York Ave. S., Edina, 612-543-5900.

Edina Library, 5280 Grandview Square, Edina, 612-543-6325.

Info: www.hclib.org/pub/events.

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Lake lacrosse action All five Lake Conference boys lacrosse teams will be in action in 7:30 p.m. matches Thursday, April 28. In a meeting between conference powers, Minnetonka will play Eden Prairie at EP’s Aerie Stadium. Wayzata will take on Hopkins in a conference game at Hopkins High Stadium.

Edina will venture outside the conference to play Holy Angels in a match at Edina’s Kuhlman Field. Hopkins and Edina will follow up Thursday night’s action with a 1:30 p.m. game Saturday, April 30, at Hopkins High Stadium.

Edina tennis tourney Lake tennis powers Eden Prairie, Edina and Wayzata head the field for the annual Edina Invitational Saturday, April 30. Action in the one-day tournament begins with four matches at 8 a.m. In addition to the three Lake contenders, the invitational will include Blake, Breck, Mahtomedi, Mounds View and Rochester Mayo.

Lake softball continues Minnetonka High’s girls softball team will play Edina in a Lake Conference game at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at Edina’s Pamela Park. The next round of games will be at 4:15 p.m. Monday, May 2, when Wayzata plays Edina at Pamela Park and Eden Prairie plays Minnetonka at Minnetonka High School’s Legacy Field.

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Baseball teams busy Lake Conference baseball is off to a slow start due to poor weather this spring.

However, as the end of April approaches, all five teams are hoping to catch up on their postponed games.

At 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 29, Wayzata will play Hopkins at Hopkins High. At 6:30 that evening, Minnetonka will play Edina at Edina’s Braemar Park.

Action resumes with two 4:30 p.m. games on Monday, May 2. Eden Prairie will play Wayzata at Wayzata High School and Hopkins will play Edina at Hopkins High.

On Wednesday, May 4, Minnetonka travels to Eden Prairie for a 4:30 p.m. conference game at Round Lake Stadium. At 6:30 p.m. that day, Wayzata will play the Edina Hornets at Braemar Park.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR The Tri-State high school golf tournament, featuring 23 top Midwest teams, will be played April 29-30 at Edinburgh USA in Brooklyn Park.

Feagler, an eighth-grader on the Hopkins High softball team, hit two home runs and was also the winning pitcher as the Royals topped Cooper in a non-conference game.

Ted Harmon Harmon, a former Edina High baseball pitcher, is on the varsity squad at Carleton College in Northfield. He has pitched in five games this season, allowing 21 hits in 19 innings. The Knights have a 9-18 mark through their first 27 games.

Brooke Jones The Edina High School girls lacrosse goalie made many solid saves during the Hornets’ 16-7 loss to the Eden Prairie Eagles April 21.

Edina High’s badminton captains are, from left: Nicole Lyons, Kalina Reiland and Celine Henke. (Photo courtesy of Henke Studio)

Hornets’ badminton team grows from grassroots Thirty-eight girls play new sport at EHS

BY JOHN SHERMAN • SUN NEWSPAPERS Celine Henke’s interest in badminton began when she and her sister Adele started playing at the cabin.

This year Celine, a junior at Edina High, is part of the Hornets’ first-ever girls varsity badminton team.

Sanctioning the sport at EHS was a long process that began with Henke’s grassroots efforts. She went to former Edina activities director Jenny Johnson to find out what steps were needed. Then she went to Johnson’s replacement, John Soma, for another meeting.

Henke enlisted support via Facebook, and soon girls throughout Edina were contacting her about badminton.

Finally, she had the opportunity to speak to the Edina School Board at an open meeting, and after her speech badminton was added to the athletic program.

“I didn’t know how many people would want to play,” Henke said earlier this week. “We had 60 girls show up for our informational meeting, and when practice started we had 38 girls come. We decided to go with a no-cut program at least for this year.”

Henke didn’t have to look far to find coaches for the team. She convinced her parents, Steve and Margo, who operate a marketing and advertising photography business, to sign on.

“We didn’t know if we would have 10 girls at the first practice, or 60,” said Steve Henke. “Everyone gets match experience in almost every meet.”

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Paige Jones Although the Edina High girls lacrosse team had trouble getting its offense going in a 16-7 loss to Eden Prairie April 21, Jones was able to put three goals in the net.

Joe Melles Melles, who plays for the Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School baseball squad, is the North Suburban Conference leader with nine RBI.

Erik Nelson The former Edina High School baseball catcher has been a starter in each of the first 24 games for the St. Olaf College baseball team. Nelson has a .273 batting average and 13 RBI.

Sidney Pilarski The Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School fastpitch softball star entered this week’s action as the leading hitter in the North Suburban Conference with a .750 average.

Greg Zeman Benilde-St. Margaret’s High’s baseball team defeated St. Francis 6-5 as Zeman’s bunt single scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning. Patrick Daly, who had opened the bottom of the seventh with a bunt single of his own, scored the winning run.

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Competitive rivalry Whenever Anne Campbell of Hopkins High coaches a girls fastpitch softball game against her Minnetonka counterpart, Mary Beth Wiig, she knows she has to be focused.

The two have battled back and forth for more than 20 years, but after the game ends they’re the best of friends.

“Who is more competitive, Mary Beth or me?” Campbell mused. “That is hard to say. Many of us are very competitive, and there are a lot of great coaches in high school softball. From my perspective, it is fun to develop long friendships with coaches like Mary Beth, who have given so much to the game.”

Trojan throwers excel Wayzata High boys track coach Aaron Berndt likes the way has shot putters have been progressing this spring.

The trio of seniors John Petrie and Scott Siegel and junior Alex Clark won the shot put relay during the Lake Conference Relays earlier this month at the University of Minnesota.

Another Wayzata High champion at the conference relays was the 300-meter hurdles team of seniors Scott Williams and Brandon Johnson and junior Nick Martin.

Academic all-star Max Everson, the 2010-11 MVP of the Edina High boys hockey team, is an MVP in the classroom as well with a straight-A average.

The senior defenseman will attend Harvard University in the fall and play hockey for the Crimson varsity. His older brother Marshall is already playing at Harvard.

A major challenge Wayzata High’s boys golf team has won two consecutive state Class 3A titles, but the Trojans didn’t win the TriState Invitational in either of those championship seasons.

The Tri-State moves to Edinburgh USA in Brooklyn Park April 29-30, and this could be Wayzata’s year.

“We’ll see some of the big teams there,” said Wayzata head coach Joe Hannon.

“Last year we finished behind Rogers, and we started a new rivalry with them.”

Wayzata has a strong group at the top of the lineup with senior captain Tyler Lowenstein, Andrew Brandt, Jack Holmgren and Zach Lowenstein.

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Jordan Schnell (10) of the Edina High girls lacrosse team makes a run during a 16-7 loss to Eden Prairie April 21. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer)

Eden Prairie lacrosse teams dominate in wins over Edina

BY JOHN SHERMAN • SUN NEWSPAPERS Edina High’s girls and boys lacrosse teams had trouble scoring in a doubleheader loss to Eden Prairie April 21.

The Hornet girls lost to Eden Prairie 16-7 in a fairly competitive match while the Hornet boys were contained in their own zone for much of a 17-3 setback.

“It’s good to get a look at Eden Prairie early in the season,” said Edina girls head coach Beth Neary. “We didn’t play our best, and the girls recognize that.”

Taylor Uhl and Christine Easton each scored five goals to lead the Eden Prairie attack.

Neary said senior goalie Brooke Jones was the No. 1 star of the game for her team.

“Brooke made some very solid saves,” the coach noted.

Paige Jones, Brooke’s sister, was Edina’s leading scorer with three goals.

Carla Hirsch added two while Maddy

Gamble and Sheila Hirsch each had one goal.

The loss to EP evened Edina’s season record at 1-1.

Edina High boys head coach Ed McFadden was impressed with Eden Prairie.

“Eden Prairie is predominantly a senior team,” he said. “They played in the state finals last year. I would rank brothers Mitch and Matt Hugdahl as their two best players. Both of them have Division I scholarships.”

Matt Hugdahl led the Eagles with four goals. Derek Todd, Danny Burke and Geoff Anderson scored for the Hornets.

The Edina boys have played a difficult schedule early and are 0-4 thus far.

“Every one of our opponents is a top10 team,” said McFadden. “We’ve played 1, 2 and 3 already. The Lake Conference is going to be tough this year, and we have tried to schedule some good nonconference teams.”

The Hornets are playing a full schedule with varsity, junior varsity and exhibition matches in singles and doubles.

Varsity and JV matches are configured the same as high school tennis matches – four singles matches and three doubles matches.

Edina’s opening match of the season was a 6-1 victory over Minneapolis Roosevelt, and then reality set in. The Hornets lost to defending state champion St. Paul Harding 7-0 and Eden Prairie 7-0.

“I knew we would be at a disadvantage because these other teams have been playing so much longer,” said Celine Henke. “Before this year, I had never played in leagues and had not learned the legit rules.

“I have improved a lot the last three weeks just by playing regulation matches.”

Celine Henke picked up her first victory of the year at No. 1 singles in a recent match against St. Paul Highland Park.

At first, it looked like the Hornet badminton team would practice and play at the Edina High fieldhouse, but now the girls are in a newer, brighter facility at South View Middle School.

The Edina badminton team includes athletes from other sports, but surprisingly not many tennis players.

“There are some volleyball players on the team,” said Celine Henke. “And they have an advantage because they are used to spiking.”

Now that badminton is a sport at two Lake Conference schools, Edina and Eden Prairie, Celine Henke would like to see the other three Lake schools form teams.

“It’s quite possible,” she said.

There are 18 varsity teams in the metro area, most of them from the St. Paul and Minneapolis city conferences.

Eden Prairie and Burnsville are the other two suburban schools with established programs.

Celine Henke was impressed with the Eden Prairie girls. Some of the Eagles have been working with pros and have developed strong skill sets.

“The Eden Prairie match was tricky,” she said. “Right now, they’re just better than we are.”

That might be true for a while, but don’t sell the Hornets short. The formation of the new varsity team has created a buzz around school.

“When we started this process, I hoped we would be able to have enough girls for a team,” Celine Henke said. “I was surprised by the outcome.”

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Tri-State Invitational coming to Edinburgh USA

BY NICK CLARK • SUN NEWSPAPERS Priced out of its longtime home at the University of Minnesota’s Les Bolstad Golf Course, the search for a new site for the most prestigious regular-season tournament in the boys high school golf season might have ended in Brooklyn Park.

The Tri-State Invitational is coming to Edinburgh USA April 29-30, bringing with it two of the three state team champions from 2010, along with 21 more of the top golf teams from Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota.

The defending Minnesota champions featured in this year’s field are Wayzata from Class 3A and Orono from Class 2A. “It looks like it is a really good field,” said Edinburgh USA golf professional

Don Berry. “Our goal is to have good, quality regional and local tournaments.

We want the best players in the region to be able to play here, and this certainly fits that at the high school level.”

The Tri-State has been just that for its entire existence, but after calling the U of M home through last spring, the tournament is in need of a permanent residence.

Tri-State organizer Randy Westerham said a change in coaching at the U of M, coupled with a transition in course management at Les Bolstad, forced the tournament to leave.

Former Gophers director of golf Brad James had been running the event up until his resignation in January of 2010. About the same time, the U of M’s athletic department handed the duties of

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In the scramble to replace James, the Tri-State was a forgotten entity, and by the time the parks and recreation department took control, the price to hold the tournament skyrocketed to the point where Tri-State organizers were forced to look elsewhere.

“They wanted big bucks for us to come and play there, so it was no longer a benefit for us,” said Westerham. “It was just too much money.”

Hastings Country Club hosted the TriState last year, but Westerham said he wanted to try and keep the tournament on a public course closer to the Twin Cities.

He started his search for a new home by sending Berry an e-mail. Numbers were exchanged and eventually settled on, and the hope is that it can be permanent.

“We are lucky, because Edinburgh is a great, great golf course,” said Westerham. “You have water, you have

plenty of sand traps, and you have the history over there. It should be a great test for our golfers.”

Designed and created by Robert Trent Jones Jr., Edinburgh was home to seven LPGA Tour events, as well as the 1992 U.S.G.A. Public Links Championship.

This year, Edinburgh will host a qualifying event for the Public Links, and in two years it will be home to the Minnesota State Open.

This month, it gets the Tri-State.

Berry was optimistic about what the exposure could bring. Considering the prestige the Tri-State still holds, Westerham said that should be plenty.

“Everybody still wants to get into the Tri-State,” Westerham said. “It still holds plenty of value to the high school golf season. Teams want to be here for it, and I believe we’ve found them a real nice place to come and play.”

The first groups will are scheduled to tee off at 8:30 a.m. April 29.

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SHORTS Hornet tennis camp The Edina Hornet tennis camp for youth players in grades K-8 will be June 13-16 and 20-23.

Players of beginning and intermediate ability levels are welcome.

Edina High School coaches direct the camp. Varsity players from the Edina High boys and girls teams will assist in the instruction.

Information: perforster@edina.k12.mn.us or www.HornetTennisCamp.com.

Hall of fame selection The Edina High Athletic Hall of Fame will induct the Class of 2011 during homecoming week this fall.

Edina High’s athletic boosters sponsor the banquet, which will be at 6 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 29, at Edina Country Club.

The hall of fame selection committee is looking for nominations for the Class of 2011.

Athletes who graduated prior to 2002 are eligible. Coaches and Edina boosters are also eligible.

Nomination forms are currently available on the Edina Athletic Boosters website at www.edinaboosters.com. The deadline for nominations is May 1.

Magic hoops tourney Many of the top players in the metro area will participate in the Minnesota Magic Invitational boys basketball tournament Friday, April 29, through Sunday, May 1, at Bloomington Kennedy High School Activity Center.

Action begins at 6:10 p.m. Friday, resumes at 9:10 Saturday and finishes with a full day on Sunday, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Volleyball camp signup Registration for Eden Prairie’s 2011 volleyball camp is open to girls and boys in grades K-12. Registration is open until June 26. Information is available at www.epvolleyball.com.

Fastpitch softball camp The Eden Prairie fastpitch program and Minnesota Fastpitch Academy will conduct a rookie softball camp for girls ages 5-8 on Saturday, May 14, and Saturday, May 21, at Miller Park.

Sessions are 10-11:30 a.m. each day.

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EP Booster track meet The 27th annual Eden Prairie Booster Invitational Track and Field Meet will be Saturday, April 30, at Aerie Stadium.

Honor guard presentation is 9:15 a.m. followed by the first event at 9:30. Final event starts at 3:25 p.m. This year’s meet field consists of Eden Prairie, Andover, Blake, Edina, Farmington, La Crosse (Wis.) Logan, Minneapolis North, Minnehaha Academy, Moorhead, St. Thomas Academy and Wayzata.

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Carpet options abound for floor-focused homeowners Shopping for carpeting? It’s not simply a matter of going into the store and just choosing “carpet.” There are many different varieties of carpeting from which to select, each with its own unique characteristics.

Depending on the room’s use and the homeowner’s needs, there could be a carpet that fits with what’s desired.

• Cut pile: This is one of the most popular types of carpeting. When most people think of carpet, this is what they envision. This carpeting is formed by cutting looped carpet fibers at the top with yarn bundles standing up vertically.

• Berber:Berber has thick, durable loops that are good in high-traffic areas. This carpeting limits footprints and vacuum marks. The downside is that loops

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• Level-loop: Similar to Berber but looser in weave is level-loop. It is also good in high-traffic areas and will not trap dirt as easily as berber.

• Cut and loop pile: This carpeting has a variation of secured loops and cut fibers for added texture.

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• Textured:Textured carpet has a soft feel and is one of the carpeting styles growing in popularity.

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• Frieze: A highly twisted cut-pile carpet that is good in high-traffic areas. The short fibers curl in different directions to hide footprints.

• Plush: These carpets are lightly twisted, uniform-colored fibers that are soft and usually found in formal rooms. They will hold footprints and show vacuum marks.

Homeowners looking to revamp their rooms can turn to the versatility of carpeting for many of their needs.

Identify all those pesky springtime pests When the warm weather arrives, people venture outdoors and animals wake up from hibernation. Many insects hatch or revive from winter slumber and can be commonly seen in and around the home.

Once temperatures rise to about 60 F, many insects start their life cycles anew with eggs or larva hatching and winged and webbed creatures rearing their attenaed heads. It can be frustrating for homeowners facing an insect infestation, especially when bugs are found in quantities inside or around the perimeter of the home.

There are many insects one might see in spring.

• Ants: Small black ants, called pavement ants, come out of dormancy and begin to forage for food and nests.

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Carpenter ants are large, black ants that are found in and around the home.

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Planning your Minnesota Garden can be an easy task when you plan ahead for the work to be done. If this is your first time gardening, we recommend the following steps.

The most important step is to look at your soil to tell what kind you have. Grab a handful of most soil and squeeze it in your hand. If it forms water droplets most likely its holds too much water and needs peat moss, cattle manure, and bacteria (mycorriazae).

We have used peat moss and cattle manure compost in our beds and in the plantings for our customers and find that it amends the soil to help with drainage and nutrients. Another tip would to use the straw or leaves you might have put over your gardens the past season. Turn soil over at least eight inches deep or call us to have it tilled.

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I use the date June 20th, the summer solstice for my starting point. That is when the sun is at its highest point of the season. Try to remember back the year before and see what your garden or that area was like mid season. This will determine the plant varieties you should use.

Laying out your garden is all up to you. The most common layout for flowers is to put the tall ones in the back and the shorter in the front. I have seen many variations — it really is what is pleasing to you.

When it comes to planning your vegetables it’s a whole different ball game. Read the information on the packet of seeds you are planting. If you are growing pumpkins you will need a large area, as the vines will spread out as they grow. Planting corn next to carrots will block the sun that the carrots need.

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Planning and Preparation Before choosing a design, look carefully at your surface and space. Some designs are useful for disguising flaws in a floor. For other designs you may need to patch and smooth flawed surfaces first.

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Unfortunately, not all homeowners are lawncare enthusiasts, and first-time homeowners might discover their lawn sand gardens need lots of work. That work should begin with a soil test. Do-ityourself soil kits are available at most major home improvement and lawn and garden centers. For those who prefer to trust a professional, the United States Department of Agriculture has Cooperative Extension System offices in every state and U.S. territory. Such offices provide valuable information to homeowners, and many even provide free or low-cost soil tests. These tests can help homeowners learn more about their soil and what, if anything, they need to do improve its health.

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How to create a beautiful lush lawn grass is best for a given region. Learn the ins and outs of caring for the grass, including which types of seed and fertilizer are the best fit, as well as the recommended watering guidelines.

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Because it’s such a high-traffic area, the patio should be protected from wear and tear. Wear and tear on the patio can result from Mother Nature or be a byproduct of all those spring and summer evenings spent relaxing outdoors. Fortunately, there are a handful of ways homeowners can keep their patios looking pristine through the summer party season.

• Stain the concrete. Staining concrete protects it from natural elements, which can cause the color of a patio to peel or flake. Concrete stain penetrates deep and infuses the concrete with a permanent color that’s less likely to fall victim to the elements. Stains are generally solidcolor stains or acid stains. Solid-color stains, as their name suggests, provide a more even and solid look, while acid stains provide a more marble-like appearance. While neither are likely to fade or peel quickly, over time an additional coat or stain might need to be applied to counter natural factors like sunlight.

• Cover the furniture. Patio furniture can vary significantly in price and quality.

Homeowners who picked up a few plastic chairs at the nearby grocery store might not feel furniture covers are worth the investment. For those with more expensive patio furniture, durable furniture covers that can withstand year-round weather are a sound investment. Waterproof and heatresistant fabric is ideal, as the furniture will

Summer can be rough on patios and patio furniture. Homeowners can take several steps to protect their patios from wear and tear.

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Time-saving spring cleaning tips • Wash the blinds. Metal blinds can be removed from the window and taken outside for washing. Use a scouring brush with a mild cleaner and some water to loosen dirt. Hang the blinds on a slanted surface and hose down with the garden hose to clean off the dirt.

• Clean the windows. Use water and dish soap and a sponge to wipe the inside and outside of windows. A rubber-tipped squeegee can be used to remove the excess moisture and provide a nice sheen on the window. It’s less wasteful than using a handful of paper towels.

• Switch fan directions. Ceiling fans set to spin in a clockwise rotation draw air upward and then redistribute the warm that collects at the ceiling.

Clockwise is the ideal direction for the winter, but when spring arrives, it’s time to hit the switch to change the blades to spin counterclockwise. Be sure to thoroughly dust the fan blades first, or you could end up with dust bunnies blowing around the room.

• Replace surface protectors. The small, adhesive pads that are placed on chair legs and furniture to protect against wood floor scratches need to be changed periodically. That’s because dirt can accumulate under the pads and eventually damage the floor.

• Switch the linens. Change out comforters and darker shaded fabrics for lightweight items that bring a fresh, clean feeling that’s perfect for spring.

• Clean the refrigerator. Remove old food and discard and take out other items and place in a cooler. Use a baking soda and water solution to scrub stains and sanitize the shelves and walls of the refrigerator.

• Clean the carpets. Rent a carpet shampooer and thoroughly clean the carpeting. Open the windows and let the crisp spring air help dry the damp carpeting afterwards.

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Few things are anticipated more in spring than the arrival of new leaves on the trees and budding flowers in the garden. A landscape awash with fresh colors can brighten the spirit and make anyone want to head outdoors.

There are many different plants that begin to show their colors in the spring. A number of perennials, annuals and trees begin to flower or show new sprouts come the springtime. Here are some plants that can be planted for springtime enjoyment.

Annuals Looking for first signs of color? Look no further than these wonderful annuals.

• Alyssum: Starting in April, this cascading bounty of tiny flowers offers a sweet aroma that attracts butterflies.

• Dianthus: These vivid flowers also attract butterflies and are often a cottage garden staple.

• Gypsophila: Also known as baby’s breath, these delicate flowers can serve as filler in any landscape. Pink and white varieties are available.

• Impatiens: One of the best-known plants for the garden, these annuals come in scores of colors and can generally tolerate full sun to full shade.

• Larkspur: Belonging to the buttercup family, these flowers bloom in shades of white to violet.

• Pansy: These flowers are some of the earliest spring bloomers, arriving alongside spring bulbs like tulips.

• Petunias: Petunias put on a show of color through the entire season, making them a popular bedding flower.

Perennials These plants will come back year after year and offer spring shows.

• Cherry blossom: The flowers that sprout on cherry trees are some of the first signs of spring. Their pink or white buds are often a spectacle, so much so that towns and cities hold cherry blossom festivals.

• Columbine: These beautiful blooms attract butterflies and can be a nice part of a garden bed.

• Jacob’s ladder: Variegated foliage that is dappled with violet-colored flowers can add a sweet smell and visual interest to the garden.

• Primrose: These flowers come in a variety of shades, making them versatile in any garden. They also tend to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

• Sweet violet: These fragrant flowers are edible as well as attractive. These plants can self-plant, so unless a gardener wants them to spread, they should be kept contained.

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Bonus appliances to add kitchen appeal Homeowners remodeling their kitchen can look beyond traditional appliances and add specialty tools that may save on space and upgrade room efficiency.

Not every kitchen is equipped with a trash compactor or wine cooler, but many homeowners are seeing the benefits of rethinking what appliances are included in their kitchen layouts and looking beyond the range or dishwasher.

Trash Compactor A trash compactor is a device that can be built into cabinetry or used as a stand-alone appliance wherever there is an available electrical outlet.

Compactors have advantages over traditional garbage pails and bags in the kitchen.

They can hold a week or two of garbage in compressed form, reducing the need to take

out the trash. Plus, they will not become as odiferous as a regular pail. Compactors also take up less space than a garbage pail and can look more aesthetically pleasing in the kitchen.

Many compactors have filters and deodorizing holders inside the compactor. This will eliminate the smell that often results from decomposing foods and other debris.

Trash compactors can be especially handy for individuals who live in an apartment or where space is at a premium in the kitchen.

The compactor will flatten the garbage when a button or lever is pressed, reducing the volume of the trash. It may also be used with plastic and aluminum recylables.

Wine Cooler Chances are a wine cellar will not fit in the average house. But a wine refrigerator can keep wine at the right temperature and

humidity for optimal enjoyment.

Wine coolers are growing in popularity as more wine afficionados understand how the flavor of wine can benefit from proper storage. A refrigerator will hold wine bottles and insulate them from outside temperature fluctuations. They will also be handy and ready for use when the time comes.

Drawer Dishwashers Most households are already equipped with a dishwasher, but the majority are a single wash area models. It is well known that for a dishwasher to operate efficiently, the entire washer should be filled before running the cycle. For many people this can take days of dishes sitting soiled in the dishwasher.

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Planting your vegetable garden in rows north to south will give your plants the best exposure to the sun. I put the layout and the plant information in an envelope to review at the end of the season. You would be surprised how much that will help you on your next year’s garden.

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• Plant trees. An eco-friendly way to maintain and add to a patio’s aesthetic appeal is to plant trees around the patio.

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lawns, but most lawns would benefit from a core aeration machine. For first-time homeowners, it might be best to enlist the services of a professional the first time aeration is done to learn the process.

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Block/Bsmnts/Additions/ Floors/Walks/Drives/Patios /Camp fire pit's/ Expose colored or stamped Mn lic #0004327 30 yrs exp Call Fritz @ F & B Const

952-445-6604 CONCRETE & MASONARY

Steps, Walks, Drives, Patios Chimney Repair.

No job to Sm. Lic/Bond/Ins

John 952-882-0775 Lowell Russell Concrete From the Unique to the Ordinary Specializing in drives, patios & imprinted colored & stained concrete. Int acid stained floors & counter tops. www.staincrete.com 952-461-3710 info@staincrete.com

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Classifieds

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DECKS/PORCHES TWO TEACHER CONST. *Professionals Who Design* And Build Quality 19+ years (BBB) Visit us for photos@ Twoteacherconstruction.com Lic # 20073200 952-472-5670

2140

Doors & Windows

A.L.J. 612-986-3476

Doors Windows Egress New Installs Free Ests.

20+ Years Lic #20631172 Locally owned & operated!

Retaining Walls

Warm Front Windows

Garage Stone Work Brick Pavers Foundations Floors

Vinyl Window Repair Glass, Fogged/Broken, Screens & Operational Svc 25 Yrs Exp. Call Today!!

Dale 952-831-6452 www.egresswindowguy.com 763-544-2775 Mark Johnson Lic.(20396184) Bond/Ins'd

ANY CONCRETE Decorative/Stamped/Driv es/Steps/Walks & Addnts Bormann Construction 612-310-3283

Decks

Colored & Stamped Concrete

Driveways Patios

2130

Local Resident Free Est.

952-835-0393 www.apietigconcrete.com

2110

Chimney & FP Cleaning

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

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2130

DECK DIRTY

Stain & restore it's beauty 1 yr finish warr per spec's.

Deck & Porch repairs. Ins/affordable 612-597-0472

2170

Drywall

Excel Drywall, LLC For All Your Drywall Needs. Free Est. No Job Too Small 30 yrs exp. Ins. 612-382-8980

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2180

Electric Repairs

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Owner/Oper Lic/Bonded/Ins

ALL-WAYS DECKS Decks, Porches - Free Est. SPRING Has Arrived Enjoy the outdoors! allwaysdecksinc.com Jeff 651-636-6051 Mike 763786-5475 Lic # 20003805

763-537-4731 Schoo Electric Small Jobs – Service Changes Prompt Service & Free Ests.

Licensed – Bonded – Insured

Decks 3 & 4 Season Porches

No Job Too Small!!

Pool/Hot Tub Surrounds Jon Dimich Deck Creations

612-418-3677 Lic 20490464

www.jddeckcreations.com

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

17+ Years Exp L.L.C.

Zick’s Concrete Solutions, I know your Todd Zick (41yr Blmgtn Resident)

952-465-2227

problems...

We’re neighbors!

Specializing In Residential Concrete #1 in Well Pit Steps Patios • Sidewalks • Driveways Exposed Aggregate • Bobcat Work Free Estimates • References • Fully Ins. • Bonded BLOOMINGTON READER’S CHOICE AWARD WINNER!

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ABLE TO WIRE NOW Kevter Construction Nick 952-201-6956 Lic#CAO4854

Lew Electric: Resid & Comm.

Service, Service Upgrades, Remodels. Old or New Constr.

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Master Electrician No Job Too Small Lic#CAO1753 952-239-1189 supertechelectricllc.com TEAM ELECTRIC www.teamelectricmn.com Lic/ins/bonded Res/Com All Jobs...All Sizes Free Est 952-758-7585 10% Off w/ad

2210

Fencing

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Wooden Fences Build/repair, deck repair Keith 612-839-7655

This space could be yours.

952-392-6888

2230

Flooring & Tile

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2290

Handyperson

Schultz'e Contracting Inc

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Call 952-440-WOOD (9663)

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

Desperately Need Work!

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Ceramic & Marble Free Estimates. 40 Yrs Exp. Call Art 612-695-1348 SANDING – REFINISHING Roy's Sanding Service Since 1951 CALL 952-888-9070

2250

Furniture Repair

Call Don @ 952-890-4792 A-1 Work Ray's Handyman

2260

Garage Door

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651-457-7776

2270

Gutters

Landscaping

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2310

Housecleaning

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Retaining & Boulder Walls, Paver Patios, Bobcat Work, Sod, Mulch & Rock.

Ray 612-281-7077 Repair/ Remodel/ Build Insured.

License #20626270

Randy 612-309-5396 Craftsman Inspired Design

Custom Cabs-Water Damage Drywall-Painting-Complete Tile Service.

952-607-7413

HANDYMAN Carpentry, Remodeling, Repair & Painting Services.

I'd love to do it all! 612-220-1565

HOME REPAIR Tile, Glass Block, Masonry/ Concrete, Misc. Home Remedy.

30yrs. Exp “No Job Too Small”

swisstoneconstruction services.com Steve 612-532-3978 Ins'd JMR Home Services LLC Home Remodeling & Repair.

No job too small. Lic# 20636754

763-546-PANE (7263)

A.L.J. 20+ yrs 612-986-3476 Gutters Cleaning Siding Leaf Covers New Install Roofing Doors Windows Lic #20631172 Free Est. Locally Owned & Operated

2280

Dawn's Cleaning Exp & Reliable, Ref's on Request 612-978-8542 Mother/Daughter Cleaning Family Biz. Yrs Exp. Ref's.

Reas Rates. 952-484-3679

2320

Insulation & Weatherproofing

Energy Focus Insulation Attic, Walls, Vents, Ice Dam Control. 35 yrs Exp/Insured Henry 952-884-0307 763-477-2612 ( 30 YRS) www.lewisinsulation.com Old Home Specialists –Walls/ Attics/Venting/Ice Dams

Insulation – Blown In Attics & Walls. Free Est. Contact: Brad 763-221-5717

2350

Jim Cooper, Jr. Landscaping Inc.

Quality Work Since 1983 Member: MNLA,

• Licensed/Insured • FREE Est.

YOUR HOMETOWN LANDSCAPER • Patios, Walks, Retaining Walls • Shrubbery Removal & Replacement • Shrubs, Trees, Perennials Planted • Deco. Rock, Edging, Brush/Buckthorn Clearing • Mulch Installation (Many Varieties) • Complete Landscape Renovation & Design Visit our website:

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HARDSCAPES Retaining walls, Fire pits, Paved patios, Water features, Paved walkways & driveways

FREE ESTIMATES We will beat any written estimate by 10-20%

SOFTSCAPES

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Bobcat Work & Black Dirt.

Call Scott 952-890-9461

2290

Handyperson

LetUs Be Your Handyman!

Home Repair: Interior & Exterior Fences, decks, gutters, ceiling/drywall, paint.

Leaks & squeaks and much, much more!

Lawn & Landscape Officer

612-919-1938 952-926-8232

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Free Estimates visit us online at: www.lawn-n-order.com

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You name it we can do it!

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Edging, Mulch, Rock, Plantings

Mulch, Rock, Edging, Sod, Plantings & Irrigation Services

Terry Ingram

Landscaping

RICHTER Landscaping, LLC Retaining Walls, Pavers,

Visit our Web Site:

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www.bestcleaningservices.com

100% Satisfaction Guar!

GUTTER-WINDOW

Jim@JimPane.com

2350

763-218-2353 952-334-9840

Call Joe @ 952-886-3888

Cleaning Since 1990 Cover's & Screening

952-392-6888

No job too small!!

Quality Work @ Competitive Prices!

Free Estimates.

AP HANDYMAN, LLC

REPAIRS DONE IN HOME 35 Yrs Exp. Wood, Upholstery& Recliner.

10Yr guar. on re-gluing Free Est. Pick up & Delivery Jay 952-935-3349

2350

E-Z Landscape

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schultzecontracting.com

952-994-4303 George Elite Repair & Tile

Handyperson

2290

L I C E N S E D Multi-Year Service Award Winner BONDED I N S U R E D www.LetUsService.com

2350

Landscaping

2350

Landscaping

Low Budget Hauling Appliance Pickup/Disposal Sr. Disc.

612-695-1726

WE DESIGN, INSTALL & RESTORE:

• Retaining Walls • Natural Stone Work Edging • Bobcat

• Shrubs • Mulching • Removal

Free Estimates

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Total Sanitation Service 612-861-2575

2290

Handyperson

HANDYMAN: Home Repairs Electrical, Carpentry. Small to Lrg Jobs. John 612-597-0965

612.869.2454

2100

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

Let Us Increase the Value of Your Home • Landscaping Rock & Mulch • Full Landscape Services • Lawn Irrigation

• Brick Patios, Driveways & Sidewalks • Keystone or Boulder Walls

FREE ESTIMATES • Licensed/Insured

952-943-0127

www.groundscareinc.com

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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

2350

Landscaping

2350

Landscaping

2360

Lawn & Garden

2380

Moving, Storage & Shipping

A Local Mover 30+Yrs Exp in Landscaping Designing & Planting Retaining Walls Concrete: Drives & Patios Paver Patios & Drives Drainage Solutions Irrigation Lighting

Robinson Moving

RETAINING WALLS

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

Water Features & Pavers.

30+ Yrs Exp /Owner Operator

763-420-3036 952-240-5533

2420

Offering Complete Landscape Services

Landscape 2000 Inc.

alandsapecreations.com

Free Ests/Ins 952-446-9707

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

Aahhhh!

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A fresh new look for 2011!

Landscape Design, Installation, Maintenance & Hardscapes.

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Groundscape Inc. Commercial - Residential Full lawn care Spring & Fall Clean Up, Landscaping svcs, Retaining walls, Sod, Hydroseeding, Rock, Mulch, Pavers, Fences, & more! Free Estimates 763479-6777 or 612-702-6900 Double Exposure Place your classified ad with us and be placed on our Web Site!

952-392-6888

COMPLETE LANDSCAPING: • Interlocking Pavers • Retaining Walls • Sprinkler Systems 15+ years exp. Free Ests/Lic’d/Ins’d

763-441-7575 Fernbrooklandscaping.com

2360

Lawn & Garden

#1 All Area Lawn Cleanups, Sod, Seed, Rock Sr disc. Reas. 612-532-1162 $40 Lawn Aerations

2360

Lawn & Garden

Multi Neighbor Discount

Mark 651-768-9345

SORENSEN LAWN CARE

16 Years of Experience Mowing, Spring and Fall Cleanups Fertilization Aeration / Free Est.

952-884-3200 SorensenLawnCare.com

Beautiful Gardens

Would You Like To Have More Beauty In Your Yard?

We Will Restore or Expand Your Existing Gardens.

Experienced Gardeners Call Linda 612-598-3949

A Happy Yard Spring Cln-up, Mowing & Landscaping 20% off Rates 612-990-0945

Organic Fertilizing www.ENVIROLAWN.BIZ

AMP Services Lawn Care Landscaping, Rototilling.

952-292-1714 Insured Call To Book 2011 Lawn Serv.

952.278.0126

Residential & Commercial

Call Now For Weekly Mowing Spring Clean-ups • Fertilization Landscaping, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Shrubs, Mulch, CONCRETE: Driveway, Walks, Steps, Patios

*WANTED* I’M LOOKING FOR

NEW LAWN CUSTOMERS Other services available for lawn customers: Spring/Fall Clean-Ups • Edging • Bush/Hedge Trimming Cleaning Gutters • Fertilizing/Weed Control • Aeration • Snow Blowing

MATT’S TLC T O TA L L AW N C A R E

*A1 CEILING & WALLS* Expert Texturing-Ptg -Water Damage Reas. Prices-Senior Disc. *Free Est. 612-927-5532*

*A and K PAINTING* Int./Ext Painting/Staining & texturing. Free Est. 952-474-6258 Ins/Bond Major Credit Cards Accepted 3 Interior Rooms/$250 Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Repair. Cabinet Enameling and Staining. 25 yrs exp.

Steve 763-545-0506

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

Aeration...Overseeding Power Raking...Dethatching Envirolawn 952-888-7623

FREE Estimates

Painting

Over 26 Years of Service 10% Disc. for season contract Insured / Free Estimates Contracts include: Spring Clean Up Weekly Mowing Fall Clean Up

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

A German Craftsman

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

Lic/Ins. Free Est. 612-388-2884

Bell Professional Painting 20 yrs serving SW Ext Ptg Best Prices 952-949-0444 Paint Drywall Lic 20444019 Ron 612-720-6525

Weekly Mowing. A Greener Lawn Service. 612-554-4124 Free Ests. Spring Cln-Ups

DAVE'S Painting Int/Ext

Complete Lawn Care &

Weekly Lawn Mowing Ins'd Pete 952-446-9707 Garden Design & Maintenance Services Garden Design & Remodel Plant Installations Containers & Window Boxes Expertise. Creative Designs.

Beautiful Results.

Van Buren Landscape 952-292-7453 GARDEN TILLING

Painting

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

2430

PRO PAPER HANGING Removal, Paint/Plaster Work Guar/Refs/Ins/Free Ests

2470

763-792-2999 Geno's Sewer & Drain

Special $89/with ad!

A RENEW PLUMBING •Drain Cleaning •Repairs •Remodeling •Lic# 004914PM Bond/Ins 952-884-9495

SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work.

Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490

2490

Powerwashing

DECK CLEANING & STAINING Professional and Prompt Guaranteed Results.

651-699-3504

www.rooftodeck.com Code #78

on LAWN MOWING & FERTILIZING www.fertilawnmn.com Bloomington, MN • 952-884-7331

763.753.3091 www.GreatSod.com

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Re-roofs Tear-offs BBB Free Est. MC/Visa No Subcontractors Used.

Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586 BLOMQUIST EXT SidingRoofs-Soffit-Fascia-GuttersLic#20172580 763-754-2501 www.blomquistexteriors.com

Since 1978

Licensed • Insured Roofing • Siding Custom Porches/Decks Kitchen and Bath Remodels Finished Basements Room Additions Quality at a Reasonable Price State Lic. ID#20637218

RC EXTERIORS

612-724-2672 Local Owner/Installer. High Quality Work @ Reas. Rates .

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

TOP QUALITY ROOFING FOR LESS $$$$ Two Teacher Construction Re-Roofing - Tearoffs.

Large crew done in a day!

Immaculate clean-ups Ins Lic # 20073200 Ref's

952-472-5670

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

Rodney Oldenburg

ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS • EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE • Hardiplank® Siding • QUICK RESPONSE TIME • HAIL DAMAGE 763-550-0043 • FREE INSPECTIONS 952-476-7601 • STATE LIC# 6793 • ESTABLISHED IN 1984 651-221-2600 www.GatesGeneralContractors.com

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

2600 Right Way Painting Powerwashing, Decks, Staining, & Repairs 612-839-2239

WINDOWS/SIDING

NOVAK STUMP REMOVAL Free Est Lic/Ins 952-888-5123

Family Owned & Operated Since 1949

2510

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

612-802-8100

Shingles /Cedar Shake Reas rates-. 20+ yrs exp. Lic/Ins

RAINBOW ROOFING

Painting

$0 For Estimate Timberline Tree & Landscape.

Spring Discount - 25% Off Tree Trimming, Tree Removal, Stump Grinding 612-644-8035 Remove Large Trees & Stumps CHEAP

Triple Glass for the Price of Double Glass

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

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

Tree Service

2620

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

Limited Offer

2420

BBB

Why Wait Roofing LLC

qiar

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

15% Spring Discount ACCREDITED BUSINESS

Call For Free Estimate www.WesternConstructionInc.com

2490

Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

Tree Trimming & Removal.

Lot Clearing. Full Yard Landscaping. Fully Insured.

Call 612-390-0293 Dynamic Tree & Landscaping

2490

Powerwashing

Lic. #20626700

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

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1978

Office: 763-476-8412 Jeff Doyle: 763-228-1656 Chad Doyle: 763-228-1873 www.jdasc.com

An Honest Plumber

TOM'S LAWN SERVICE

CALL NOW FOR BEST PRICING

Lic # 20431519BC

Residential Remodeling

Spring Clean-ups & Aeration New Customers Free Fert.

LAWN REPAIR

Roofing • Siding • Windows

Plumbing

*A One Man Company* Toilets, Faucets, Sm jobs Steve 763-497-2280 Lic#4040

2510

A Family Operated Bus.

952-934-7600

952.442.8857

- Free Estimates - Instant Lawn - Grower Direct - Unmatched Service!

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Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

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35yrs Exp. 952-377-4612

Call for a FREE Estimate!

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2510

CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

Credit Cards Accepted

(Owner/Operator since 1986)

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Paperhanging

BILL WILL TILL $40/hr., 1 hr min. 651-454-4270

Please Call Matt

2510

Topcoat Painting Free est. Ins. Wall, ceiling, & text. repair. 612-508-2542.

Danielsonhomeservices.com

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

952-888-4296

2420

Right Way PAINTING 20 years exp. Degreed Shop Teacher Exteriors & Interior specials including ceilings walls, paneling, windows, fine enameling, kitchen cupboards and basement floors. Wall and wood repair.

Fully insured.

Mention this ad and receive 20% off.

612.839.2239 • 612.866.0949

Snow & Ice Dam Removal Down Spouts Cleared Commercial and Residental

www.sparklewashcmn.com

763-225-6200

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2620

Upholstery & Slipcovers

2630

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

Window Cleaning

2660 Certified Arborists

BLUE SKIES

Your Affordable Tree Care Specialist!!

Window Cleaning 14 Yrs Exp Free Est. Insured

952-467-2447 Luke

Call 612-860-5327 Free Ests, Ins'd, Licensed

www.pioneertree.com

612-203-4309

CHIP & CLIP

BUCKTHORN SPECIALIST Tree Trimming & Removals Chip & Haul Any Brush Or Tree Material.

Best Rates.

Chipper Always Available

612-827-7980 A Good Job!!

Window Cleaning 612-529-4444

Immaculate Clean-up!

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

AJ's Tree Service LLC Trimming & Removal Free Estimates & Insured

612-275-2574 Forget The Rest Call The Best!! www.vincestree.com Full Tree & Landscape Services.

Serving The Entire Metro Area. Call 763-954-1063

Parkway Tree Service Quality Work At Affordable Prices!

Trimming/Removal & Stump Removal. Lic/Ins. Free Ests Leo 612-210-0381/952-933-1458 TREE REMOVAL/TRIMMING Shrub Pruning Free Ests Lic'd / Ins'd / 20 Yrs Exp. 952-922-7543 / 763-535-7512

3000

Merchandise Cemetery Lots

3090

Bloomington Cemetery 2 plots, $1,000 each.

651-762-3727 Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 vaults w/companion headstone. Value $8,990. Asking $6,500/BO. 218-828-3608

Good Things To Eat

3210

Beef Quarters for sale ¼ front ¼ back, steaks & burger. Very well fed & raised. Freezer packed. $1.50 lb hanging weight.

Delivery Extra612-987-1044

Lawn/Garden Equipment

3230

Aarons Lawn Tractor w/mower & bagger. 2 yrs old. $1000/BO. 952-922-3150

Misc.

Wanted

3270

Buying Old Trains & Toys

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200 Polaris Snowmobile & ATV's. Non-working only.

Will pick-up, will pay cash! Call 612-987-1044

Tree Service

2620

Ideal Tree Service 20%

Spring Tree Removal, Tree Trimming High Risk Climbing, Discount Stump Grinding and Storm Clean Up me is the ti

NOW Shrubs to trimedges &H

MN Certified Arborist A+ on Angies List

Quality Work and Low Rates Free Ests Lic’d & Ins’d

DAN WIMMER • (952) 881-2122

Arbor Tech Tree & Landscape, Inc.

• Tree Trimming • Storm Cleanup • Tree Removal • Land Clearing • Stump Removal • And Much More...

FREE ESTIMATES Winter Discounts Senior Discounts Senior Discounts

763-219-7796 Great Service • Affordable Prices Serving the Entire Metro Area LICENSED/INSURED

www.arbor-tech.com

100's of Dolls For Sale 8746 Highwood Way 04/29 (9-4) & 04/30 (9-2) 140+ GARAGE SALES Diamond Path N'brhood

Plymouth, MN

Brooklyn Park

3508

Vendor Sale Fri-Sat 8-6, Sun 9-5. Tupperware, Custom Designed Jewelry, Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef. 9700 Penn Ave N

Eden Prairie

3524

Sat, April 30 (8am - 4pm)

Garage / Sample Sale

Maps available at Garages N. of Cty Rd 42 between Diamond Path & Pilot Knob

Boat & RV Accessories & Misc.

SNOW, RAIN, OR SHINE! Biggest Year Ever! S. of 42,

N. of 46 on Gardenview Highview / Hyland Pt Areas

3506

15 yrs exp.

Thomas Tree Service

Apple Valley

Sat, April 30 (8am-3pm) Sun, May 1 (10am-3pm)

NEW HORIZONS TREE & LANDSCAPING

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

3503

Garage Sales this week

22nd Lac Lavon N'brhd

Will Beat Anybody's Price!

BIG TREES & STUMPS CHEAP!!

3500

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

Bloomington

12th Annual Giant Kids Stuff Sale! Saturday only, 4/30 (8a-2p) 95+ Families!

Baby & kids clothes, toys, equip. & more! St Stephen Lutheran Church 8400 France Ave. S. Annual Church Sale

St Bonaventure Social Hall 90th St & 10th Ave. May 4 (9-7) & May 5 (9-4) 1/2 price Thur AM($2 bag 12-4)

GARAGE SALES April 28-29 (9-5); April 30 (9-1). 84 th & 13th Ave. So.

Grandpa's Garage Sale!

19 Mission Ln (106th & Nic) Tlz, tackle, hardware, golf clubs & sales samples.

4/28- 4/29 (10a—7p) Huge Multi-Fam Sale!

Furn to dog stuff. 4/27-29 (9-2) 8345 Colfax Ave S Huge Sale - Huge Variety!

April 28 - 29 - 30 (8-5)

8444 1st Ave. South

All Proceeds go to Missions Kick-off Garage Sale Season!

Thursday & Friday, May 5 and 6 (7 am-6 pm) 7550 Washington Ave S. Hwy 169 to Valley View, W to Wahsington, left on Washington

Edina

3525

42 yrs of Accumulation!

Moving: Antiqs, furn., HH, tools, hunting, fishing, yard.

Cash only. 4/28-29 (9-5) 4/30

3547

Maple Grove

Estate Sale Enormous amt. of jewelry! 5/6 (8:3-5:30); 5/7 (8:30-4) 13749 85th Pl. N. www.willmatthill.com

3553

Minneapolis

Garage/Estate Sale Fri & Sat 4/29-30 (9a-5p) 5915 Sheridan South

3554

Minnetonka

Mtka Preschool/ECFE Sale Huge! Baby & Kids items Sat, April 30 (8-12) $ 2 Adm. Mtka Comm. Education Ctr. 4584 Vine Hill Rd. (55331)

Multi-Family Sale 4/29 & 30 (8-5). HH, Furn, Tools 14521 Crestview Lane

Fridley

3529

41st Annual HUGE Sale May 3 - 7 (9 am - ?) Misc!!

373 Mississippi St NE. 70+FAMILY BLOCK SALE Sat 4/30 (8-4) N. of Mississippi St, East of University Ave. Incls. estate/church/moving

ECFE Indoor Garage Sale Sat 4/30, 9-1 6085 7th St. NE

3560

New Brighton

CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH

1900 7th St. NW Huge! 250 + Families!

Presale $3 Adm 5/4 (6:30-8:30); May 5 (9-9); May 6 (9-7); May 7 (9-2:30); & Car wash (9-?). “Leaf” Bag Sale (1-2:30) $5. Accepting Donations: beginning Sunday, May 1st

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New Hope

Nbrhd Garage Sales. 04/28 – 05/01 20+ homes. Thur – Sat 8-4 Sun 11-3. Between

4/28-30 (9-6) Scrpbkng, toys, kids cloz, furn, elec. rd Osborne Rd & 73 Ave. Old games 5817 Boone Ave N. Central & Stinson Blvd.

Something for everyone!

Hopkins

3539

Estate/Garage Sale

Furn, toys. misc. 4/28-30 (8-5) Proceeds to Leukemia Society. 2756 Flag Ave N

3565

Plymouth

April 28-29-30 (9-5) 112 Washington Ave N. Moving Sale 4/30-5/1 (8-5) 11823 Shady Oak Drive Good variety–all must go!

40 yrs of accumulation - all must go! Wmns cloz, HH items, HH décor, bowling balls, toys, comforters, lots of misc! 4/28 (10-5); 4/29-30 (9-5). 14145 36th Ave. No.

N'hood Sale! 4/30 (9-4) Rain or Shine! Btwn Hwy Estate Sale: Lots of old 7 & Main St. 20+ sales. items incl old records from 20's. 4/28-30. Th/F 8a5p, Sat 9a-noon. 8522 XeniLakeville Multi-Family 4/28-30 (9-5) um La N. Signs.

Furn, toys/games, HH, dog kennel 9918 Chicago Ave S 4/28-29 (9-3) 4/30 (8-12). InBloomington door play kitch, toys, kids Brooklyn clz sz 3mos-4T, baby accesCenter sories, Schwin 1-wheel hitchhiker. 6666 166th St W. th Estate Sale

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Brooklyn Park

HUGE MULTI FAMILY 4/28-30, 9am-4pm 8216 Brandywine Pkwy

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Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

Huge Sale! 4/28-30, 8a-5p.

4325 Lawndale La N. Antiques, furniture & MORE! Wayzata HS Band Annual Sale 4/30 (8-2) In HS cafeteria, 4955 Peony Ln No. All donations tax deductible and accepted Friday, 4/29 (2:30-7:30). For info & list of possible donations visit: www.wayzata.k12.mn.us

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Garage Sales next week

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Bloomington

2 Big Sales! 5/4-7 Bikes, toys, baby/kids, furn, gear, HH, Coke-cola collectibles.

98th & 100 th St. - 10th Ave So.

(9-12) 409 Harrison Ave S.

Bethany Academy Sale 4300 W. 98th St 100+ Fam April 29 (3:30-6) $2 Adm. April 30 (8-4) Cash only

1706 Woodbine Lane 4/28 (8a-6p) & 4/29 (8a-5p)

Plymouth

3565

Moving Sale Sat 4/30 (8-3) 21716 Kenrick Ave.

Enter thru gate to back of building. Power tools, compressor, cement tools & mixer, power buggy, scaffolding, hardware, windows, bldg supplies, office & HH furn, HH, bks.

3050

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

MOTHER’S Arts&CraftsDAY Show

BLOOMINGTON Citywide Garage Sales

May 19 - 20 - 21 $27 Registration Fee w/sign $22 Registration Fee no sign

Deadline May 11 For info 952-831-3798 Estate/Moving 5/5 & 5/7 Furn., Florals, des cloz, +

10276 Scarborough Rd. Christ the King Lutheran Children/Maternity FUNDRAISER SALE Fri, 5/6 (10-7); Sat, 5/7 (8-4) Cloz, toys, books, equipment, furniture, and maternity

Come early for best selection!

Thurs 5/12 (8-6); Fri 5/13 (8-3) Patio pots, hanging baskets, annuals & some vegetables

8300 Sheridan Ave. So. Huge variety! Something for all ages! 5/4-6 (8-5) cash only. 10232 4th Ave. South

Eden Prairie

3624

Annual Garage Sale Eden Prairie United Methodist Church 5/4 (5-8) Preview - $5 Adm 5/5 (8:30-7:00); 5/6-7 (8:30-12) $4 Bag sale – Saturday only

15050 Scenic Heights Rd

3606

Bloomington

39 Annual Jefferson Band

Garage Sale Saturday, May 7, 2011 9am - 4pm $2 Admission

Bloomington Jefferson High School 4001 West 102nd Street, Bloomington

April 29, 30 & May 1 Fri 10-9 • Sat 10-6 • Sun 11-4

www.jeffersonbands.org

Heart Promotions 651-438-3815

Excelsior

3683

Bikes • clothes • toys • furniture tools • sporting goods • books electronic items • collectibles, more!

St. Louis Park

Excelsior United Methodist Church

Benilde-St.Margaret's

Gigantic Spring Sale Thurs, May 5 (5-8pm)

Early Bird Sale 8am - 9am $4 Admission

$3 Admission-Thurs. only

Fri, May 6 (2pm-7pm) Sat, May 7 (9am-Noon) BAG SALE - $3/Bag Food Avail - All Days For info: 952-474-5471

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Hopkins

Rummage Sale ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH 13 th & Mainstreet Thurs, 5/5 9:30 am - 8 pm Fri, 5/6 9:30 am - 5 pm Sat, 5/7 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Low Prices - No Junk!

SAT, MAY 7 $1/Bag soft goods or 1/2 Price!

3645

Long Lake

RUMMAGE SALE

Calvin Presbyterian Church

Saturday, May 7 FREE admit from 9am - 2:30pm

Huge! High quality/great priced clothing, furn., toys, HH items, electronics, sporting goods, books, more! $5 Bag Sale 1:30-2:30pm Haben Center 2501 Hwy 100

Elmwood NeighborhoodSale Sat 5/7, 9a-3p – W of Hwy 100, N of Excelsior Blvd, S of Hwy 7. Furn, toys, baby, tools, HH, art, music & more

Multi-Family 5/5-7 (9-?)

Furn., records, HH, more 3301 & 3309 Sumter Ave. S. St Louis Park Union Church

3700 Alabama Ave. So. Pre-Sale - 5/4,Wed 12-6pm Admission $3; Sale - 5/5-6 Th-Fri 9-6pm; Bag Sale - 5/7 Sat 8-12pm

3685

177 Glendale Dr. Th, May 5 (9a-7p)- ½price (5-7p) Fri, May 6 (9a-1p) - $3/bag

3647

Maple Grove

Multi-Family: 5/4 (3-7); 5/5 (9-4); 5/6 (9-2). Cty Rd 30 to Troy Ln to 98th Place

3654

Minnetonka

8600 Fremont Ave. So.

Garden Club Plant Sale

Southtown Mall

Penn Ave. & 494 • Bloomington

3626

Genuine American Girl Doll Clothes. May 7. Cash only 12-5. 13400 Orchard Rd

SUMMIT HILL HUGE SALE ST. JOHN'S EPIS. CHURCH Portland Avenue & 60 Kent St Sat., May 7 (9:00am-1:00pm) BAG SALE Mon., 5/9 (9-11am)

3692

Wayzata

35th Annual Plant Sale May 5 & 6 (9-7); May 7 (9-3) Hang baskets, annuals, shrubs, perennials, vegetables, herbs

St Edward's Church 865 Ferndale Rd. North 952-473-2262

3700

Rummage Sale

St. Paul

Leisure

Oak Knoll Lutheran Church

600 Hopkins Crossroad Wed, 5/4 Preview 6-9pm $5 Adm; Thurs, 5/5 (8am-7pm) Fri, 5/6 (8am-3pm) - Bag day $6 per bag Park in West Lot th

Two Family May 4, 5, 6 8-5

hh, crafts, jewelry. Cash only 2240/53 Wildwood Cir

3665

Plymouth

Huge Annual Garage/Bake Sale

West Lutheran High Schl 3350 Harbor Lane N. (55447)

763-509-9378 Pre-Sale: Friday, May 6 (1 -8pm) $2 Adm. per Family Sale: Saturday, May 7 (7am-4pm) No Entry Fee Lots of household & kitchen items, furniture.

5/4-6 (7-6) 14237 43rd Ave N Peace Lutheran Rummage Sale Hwy 101 & Medina Rd Thurs & Fri, May 5-6 (8-6); Sat, May 7 (8-12) All proceeds go to charity

3667

Richfield

Estate/Moving Fri, 5/6, Sat, 5/7 (8-5) Furn., yard, collectibles/antiqs, glassware, crockery. Great stuff! 6741 Thomas Ave

3810

Sporting Goods & Misc

GUN & KNIFE SHOW Apr 30-May 1; Sat 9-5, Sun 9-3 Blmgtn Armory - 3300 W 98th St Adm. $5 763-754-7140 Buy - Sell - Trade crocodileproductionsinc.com

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Sports & Recreation

Golf Clubs Complete set. $95.00 Mark 952-303-4465

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Agriculture/ Animals/Pets Pets

Long-Haired Chihuahua puppies $300 – 3 females – 2 males. 715-220-1254 chihuahuamom.com

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Rentals Rooms For Rent

Move in Special / Furn.

Studio Rooms for Rent Incl. all utils., phone, cable & Internet from $799/mo.

Call Michael 763-227-1567

UM Church of Peace Huge Sale! 5/5-6 (9-5); 5/7 (9-1) 6345 Xerxes Ave. So.

3671

Rosemount

May 5-8 (9-4) Roxy & DC clothing, antiqs, HH & garden. 15574 Cornell Trail

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Smoke Free Available April 1st

952-361-0310 EHO

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Employment

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Roommates Wanted

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9100

Appointment Setters Commission Only Great Commission Structure- Can easily make $500 per week We're seeking bright enthusiastic people to tell others about our terrific service and help bring people together. No selling. St. Louis Park area accounting firm offers: Flexible day hrs; FT/PT Professional environment Training & Support For an interview, call Michael @ 952-927-4011

Dynamex is looking for customer-service minded Independent Contractors with their own vehicles to complete both local and out of town deliveries for our customers. Carry your own commercial insurance and all necessary operating requirements.

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Vehicles requirements are: White in color and 2006 or newer.

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Housekeeper Friendship Village of Bloomington, a continuing care retirement community, has an opening for a full-time housekeeper. Hours are 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday. Perform general apartment housekeeping duties including vacuuming, dusting, and bathrooms. Experience preferred but not required.

Call (952) 646-9024 to schedule an interview or apply in person at:

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IMMEDIATE NEED! * BURNSVILLE BRANCH * Looking for a CAREER, NOT just a pay check?

All experience levels encouraged to apply!

Sales Reps: Comp. Base + comm.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE • FOR LEASE

FOR LEASE - Bloomington 8147 Pleasant Ave S 3,244 sf office/warehouse Loading dock, industrial power.

Near 35W & 494 intersection. $1,600/month net.

Jim 952-888-9225 or 612-799-0755

Approximately 6400 sq ft of warehouse space, with one dock, private warehouse office and one drive in door. South Blmgtn $3500 per month gross rent.

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Call 651-414-6055 for details/showing.

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952-224-5555

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JOB FAIR! Saturday, April 30th 10am-Noon Please call Jodi for more information or to set up a meeting to find out about Independent Contractor opportunities. 651-746-5945

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sultants has a great fulltime opportunity for a Network Manager. This individual will be responsible for the operation and administration of the company's internal networks, servers, email and network security systems.

Provide IT support services to users including staff, radiologists and external customers with access to SRC-SI's network.

Qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent required. Two or four year degree in IT or similar field and 3 - 5 years experience with various routers, hubs and switches required. Experience in a healthcare facility and/or radiology IT setting preferred. We offer excellent wages and benefits. You may apply online at www.subrad.com or send resume and salary requirements to: Suburban Radiologic Consultants Attn: Human Resources 4801 West 81st St., Suite 108 Minneapolis, MN 55437 Fax: 952-837-9773 Email: HR@subrad.com

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BANKING ASSISTANT First Minnesota Bank has opening for full-time banking assistant in its Edina office. Principal duty is to provide administrative support to lenders ensuring complete loan documentation and maintenance of loan files. Will also offer and sell full range of banking services, open new accounts and may back up for teller as needed. Answer phones, direct customer inquiries.

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Quality Assurance Editor Local market research firm is looking for detail oriented people to edit mystery shop reports. Excellent spelling, grammar & phone skills a must! Requires minimum of 4 hrs/day & 1 wknd/mo. We offer paid training, flexible hours, & the opportunity to work from home.

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