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Edina siblings take stage in ‘Nutcracker’ Academy of Russian Ballet annual holiday show Dec. 17-19

BY KATIE MINTZ • SUN NEWSPAPERS

Edina brothers Peter Linder (front), 12, and Leo Linder (back), 11, rehearse for “The Nutcracker” at the Academy of Russian Ballet in Eden Prairie Tuesday, Nov. 17. They will perform in the annual holiday show Dec. 17-19 along with 7-year-old sister Maria Linder (not pictured). (Photo by Katie Mintz • Sun Newspapers)

“The Nutcracker” ballet is a holiday tradition for one Edina family. But rather than watch the Christmas classic, they perform it.

The three Linder children, Peter, 12, Leo, 11, and Maria, 7, will dance in the Academy of Russian Ballet’s annual production of “The Nutcracker” this month.

Students at the Eden Prairie-based school began

rehearsing for the show in October, and practice several times a week, including extended rehearsals over Thanksgiving break.

Peter, an eighth-grader at South View Middle School, is dancing in a lead role as the Nutcracker Prince.

“It’s hard. There are a lot of different steps I have to learn,” said Peter. But he said he enjoys the challenge. He and Leo began at the school three years ago, both willing to try something new.

“I thought it’d be fun, a good physical activity where I can exercise my whole body doing ballet,” said Peter. “It’s art, plus I really like the teacher. He pushes me to my best effort.”

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Edina woman helping families cope during hospital stays Nance Alexander receives Children’s Cancer Research Fund Butterfly Award

BY KATIE MINTZ • SUN NEWSPAPERS When a child is in the hospital, often the last thing on a parent’s mind is grocery shopping or clean-

ing house. That’s where Edina resident Nance Alexander comes in.

As a volunteer with Care Partners, she provides nonmedical support to families of pediatric can-

cer and bone marrow transplant patients at the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital and the University of Minnesota Medical Center

“I basically become a friend to the families,” said Alexander.

“That’s what I do. I’m there to help them.”

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New Edina manager to focus on city procedures, Southdale Q & A with new Edina City Manager Scott Neal

BY KATIE MINTZ • SUN NEWSPAPERS Less than a month on the job, Edina’s new City Manager Scott Neal has some ideas for the city.

The former Eden Prairie city manager with 22 years experience in city

administration has been busy getting to know Edina since beginning Monday, Nov. 8.

He’s been blogging about his experience on the city website, www.cityofedina.com. And on Monday, Nov. 22, he sat down with the Edina SunCurrent to talk about what he’s learned and where the city is going.

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Neal: It really is the commercial heart of the city. It’s important for a city, especially a standalone suburban community, to have a strong commercial heart to it that people who live here can be proud of. That’s right up there on the priority list for me.

Q: What’s in store for Edina in 2011?

Neal: From what I can tell, from at least the city’s budget anyway, is in terms of city services and facilities, what’s in store for Edina residents is a lot of what they saw in 2010. You’re not going to see anything big and new happen. You’re not going to see new services roll out. Hopefully what you see is a fine-tuning improvement of what

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Edina making zoning fixes to address Court’s decision on variances City Council considering ordinance amendments to circumvent new ban

BY KATIE MINTZ • SUN NEWSPAPERS The city of Edina is taking action after a Minnesota Supreme Court decision this summer derailed its ability to grant variances.

On Tuesday, Nov. 16, the Edina City Council considered three code changes that would eliminate the need for variances on some residential and commercial projects that fall outside current building regulations.

However, at least one couple with a project on hold said the fixes might not be flexible enough for them to move forward with their plans for a new home.

Edina previously granted variances when it determined a property owner’s request was reasonable, and that sticking to code would cause an undue hardship.

The opinion issued in Krummenacher v. City of Minnetonka states “a munici-

City Council pality does not have the authority to grant a variance unless the applicant can show that her property cannot be put to a reasonable use without the variance.”

“It’s a major change in the way we review ordinances,” said Planning Director Cary Teague.

City officials across the state said in most cases it means they no longer have any discretion to grant variances.

The City Council heard the first reading of zoning ordinance amendments addressing expansions to non-conforming uses and creation of Planned Unit Developments. The Council will consider the amendments again at its Tuesday, Dec. 21, meeting.

It also gave final approval to an amendment modifying driveway width requirements at the meeting.

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One way to address the situation, said Teague, is allowing expansions of nonconforming uses that maintain the nonconformity without greatly exacerbating it. Recent state statute gave cities the ability to do this through an ordinance process rather than through variances.

The proposed ordinance amendment would allow building additions into existing non-conforming setbacks up to a maximum of 200 square-feet on each level of the home or up to the existing non-conforming square footage of the home, whichever is less.

The second part of the amendment addresses an issue from the city’s massing ordinance aimed at ensuring new or remodeled homes are constructed in the same scale as the surrounding neighborhood.

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granted six variances from this rule due to groundwater or flood plain concerns.

Under the proposed ordinance, property owners would be granted a conditional use permit to exceed the one-foot limit in three circumstances – to elevate the first level two feet above the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s flood plain, to protect the home from groundwater protrusion, or to meet state or city codes or other statutory requirements – as long as the proposal matched the neighborhood character in “mass, height and scale.”

City Council members discussed a requirement in the second circumstance that a hydrologic engineer determine if groundwater issues necessitate a higher first-floor elevation.

Connie and Jeff Miller, whose plans to rebuild their home were put on hold due to the Supreme Court decision, asked for that stipulation to be removed.

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She also said the third circumstance was too restrictive and does not reflect current building practices. Under state building code, the minimum ceiling height is 7 feet, but few are built that low, especially lower-level walkouts like hers intended for primary living space.

The Millers had planned to seek a variance from the one-foot rule for first floor. In their current home, the lowerlevel walkout has a 7-foot ceiling. They would like to bring it up to 8 feet, but need to use the extra foot instead to bring up the building foundation. They said a backyard pond has flooded the floor in the past causing mold and mildew problems.

Jeff Miller said there should be flexibility in the conditional use permit process that encourages dialogue between the homeowner and the city.

He said the house they are proposing to build would be less intrusive to the neighborhood than an option that doesn’t require a variance. From the street, their rambler appears to be one story, with the lower level visible from only the back. They could keep the 7-foot ceilings on the lower level and add two stories above and still be within the overall maximum height guidelines.

Teague said city staff is working on the language regarding the groundwater issue and would likely bring a draft to the City Council for review Tuesday, Dec. 7. He said the City Council also requested a hydrologic engineer attend the Dec. 21 meeting to answer questions about testing methods.

“We’re hopeful and we trust the City Council will fix this in a way that works for us and also for others in these predicaments,” said Connie Miller. She said she was also hopeful the state Legislature would fix the statute on variances to address the Supreme Court decision.

The City Council also granted first reading to an amendment that would create a new zoning designation – a Planned Unit Development for commercial uses.

“The primary benefit of a PUD rezoning is it allows the city more control over proposed development,” said Teague.

The Edina Planning Commission began working on the language for the amendment more than a year ago in order to give the city more control and flexibility. It will also address the city’s inability to grant variances. The code would essentially create a unique zoning district with specific regulations for each project, eliminating the need for variances from other zoning requirements.

Teague said it will be up to the city when to allow a Planned Unit Development rezoning. The amendment includes language that encourages developers to hold neighborhood meetings and submit informal sketch plans to the city prior to filing applications, he said.

Minimum driveway width The City Council also unanimously approved an ordinance amendment removing the minimum driveway width in residential districts.

“Currently we have a minimum driveway width of 12 feet for residential properties,” said Teague.

He said that’s been problematic in older areas like the Country Club District where lots are often only 50 feet wide and cannot accommodate large driveways. The amendment gets rid of any minimum width, removing the need for a variance.

“We’re also suggesting some changes that would allow pervious pavers as a driveway material,” he said.

Driveways can now be built of any all-weather, durable and dust-free material, according to the amendment.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Symponic Winds play holiday concert Dec. 11 The Minnesota Symphonic Winds has a holiday concert 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at Edina High School’s Leo J. Fick Auditorium, 6754 Valley View Road, Edina.

Under the direction of Dr. Timothy Mahr, the band will perform seasonal music from a variety of composers and traditions, both new and old. The 90-

member adult community band will also hold a silent auction before the concert and during the 30-minute intermission. Concertgoers can bid on a wide variety of items, including holiday food baskets, gift certificates, special services, toys, fine artwork and more.

Winning bids will be posted following the concert.

Admission costs $6. Tickets are available at the door. Children 12 and under will be admitted free.

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LETTERS TO THE E DITOR Student unhappy with trail process To the editor: As a college student studying public discourse, I am alarmed as I watch the overall process of how the proposed Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail through Edina is being addressed. I understand wanting a trail, but to put it in this area of intact environment is just a disappointment.

Public meetings are held in which the public cannot speak but can only listen to presentations made by the Three Rivers Park District. No public input is allowed at forums other than submitting questions on a note card, which may or may not be answered by the Park District panel of experts.

Information provided to Edina City Council members is provided only by the Park District – the very group that stands to gain the most from running an invasive trail along one of the most beautiful places in Edina. Not enough information is being provided to Edina citizens, and the information that is being provided only comes from one viewpoint and source.

Most citizens of Edina do not understand the size of this trail, the immense cost and the long-term effects. Bike trails are great to have, but we have many other alternatives, including solar-lit in-road lighting, painted trail lanes and a combination of on- and off-road routes. I may be a student, but I’d prefer to be a student that fights for a solution that doesn’t involve so many disadvantages.

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Give children the gift of literacy Reading to kids at early age helps them succeed later

BY KATHERINE DEBERTIN AND JACKIE CAVERLY • GUEST COLUMNISTS Do you have a very young child in your life? It’s not too soon to think about what you can do to help prepare him or her for school. Research shows that children who have developed six basic pre-reading skills begin school more ready to learn.

Children need to know the alphabet and the sounds each letter makes, be able to rhyme and hear smaller parts of words, know how to handle a book, know what words mean and know how to use words to describe or tell a story. These skills are needed before children can learn to read.

Does it sound like a lot? In a way, children do have a lot of work to do, but it most often looks like playing. There are many ways for parents to help children grow into readers, but reading together every day is a joyful, necessary and easy way to help children develop these skills. The early literacy years aren’t about drills and flashcards – they’re about exposing children to language and allowing them the space and time to get comfortable, develop their own expertise, and most of all, have fun.

As parents and caregivers, you are your child’s first teacher.

Reading together, singing and chanting nursery rhymes all contribute to literacy skills.

Start doing these together from the moment your child is born.

Your physical presence during these activities actually helps them learn. Sorry, the television and recorded voices do

not develop language, only your voice and words will, according to research. Establishing a love of reading in your child will help them succeed in every school subject later on.

The librarians at your local library are there to help. They can guide you to books and resources.

Plan on attending free story times. Story times at Hennepin County libraries are grounded in the most current research and are presented with an understanding of how the six basic pre-reading skills develop. Librarians will highlight the skills and give you great ideas for fun and easy activities to do at home. You are probably doing most of them already.

For more ideas about early literacy, visit www.hclib.org/BirthTo6.

Happy reading!

Debertin is a librarian at the Hennepin County Library in Minnetonka, and Caverly is a librarian at the Hennepin County Library in Eden Prairie.

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Golden Valley Library employee Guthema Roba reads to his daughter Homa. Reading to babies and very young children every day is a way to help them develop pre-reading skills and a love of reading that will help them succeed when they start school.

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Recommended books Hennepin County librarians recommend these books for parentchild read-togethers. All of these titles are in the Hennepin County Library collection. Library cards are free. Info: www.hclib.org.

• “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street” by Dr. Seuss – Rediscover the first of Seuss’ books and remember why his books are staples for every household.

• “The Big Book of Beautiful Babies” by David Ellwand – With lots of activity, this book will give you and your baby lots to talk about.

• “Duck on a Bike” by David Shannon – Barnyard silliness ensues when all the animals see Duck riding a bike.

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• “A Good Day” by Kevin Henkes – Destined to become a new classic, four animals change their bad days into good days indeed.

• “Llama Llama Red Pajama”

by Anna Dewdney – Bedtime brings about a lot of “llama drama” tonight.

• “Monkey and Me” by Emily Gravett – This book has such a fun read-aloud rhythm.

• “A Penguin Story” by Antoinette Portis – Join a curious penguin as it discovers a new color and finds an adventure.

• “Rhyming Dust Bunnies” by Jan Thomas – These dust bunnies rhyme all the time.

• “Toot Toot, Beep Beep” by Emma Garcia – Perfect for young auto enthusiasts.

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City board, commission Public hearing on Nine applications sought Mile Creek trail Dec. 7 The Edina City Council is accepting applications for 2011 appointments to its advisory boards and commissions.

Advisory boards and commissions with anticipated vacancies include Art Center Board, Board of Appeal and Equalization, Community Health Committee, Construction Board of Appeals, Energy and Environment Commission, Human Rights and Relations Commission, Planning Commission and Transportation Commission. Most volunteer positions are three-year terms.

Most advisory boards include student representatives. Student appointments are one-year terms. Applications for student appointments will be accepted in the spring. Those terms will begin in the fall of 2011 after the start of the 2011-2012 school year.

To receive an application or for more information, visit the city’s website, www.CityofEdina.com, or call City Clerk Debra Mangen, 952-826-0408.

Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, at Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St. The Edina City Council will approve all of the appointments. The City Council intends to interview all applicants. Interviews will be held after hours on Jan. 5, 6 and 11. Appointments will be made in early 2011.

The Edina City Council will hold a public hearing on the route for the proposed Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail at its meeting Tuesday, Dec. 7. The meeting begins 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St. Three Rivers Park District, which will construct and maintain the trail, has presented the city with three options for its route – a creek-based route, a street-based route or a no build alternative.

The creek option generally follows the path of Nine Mile Creek on cityowned parkland and requires no taking of private land. The street option would be constructed on public right-of-way adjacent to the road. If built, the 7- to 8mile-long Edina segment would connect with segments in Richfield and Hopkins.

The estimated cost to construct the Edina segment is $17 million to $20 million. Three Rivers Park District will seek grants to help pay for construction.

The Edina Park Board recommended a creek-based route to the City Council in October. If the City Council selects a route following its Dec. 7 meeting, the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District and Edina School District will be asked to weigh in before final approval by the Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners.

Info: www.cityofedina.com or www.threeriversparks.org.

RELIGION Live Christmas Nativity event for kids Dec. 4

Edina church has ‘Noel at Noon’ concerts

Cross View Lutheran Church will have a children’s nativity event 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the church, 6645 McCauley Trail W., in Edina.

Nativity characters will tell the story of Christmas at an outdoor stable including live animals. Children will be able to interact with the characters.

Inside the church, a storyteller will share a special story. There will also be a performance by an ensemble from Angelica Cantanti, a Twin Cities children’s choir, as well as crafts and treats.

Admission is free. Info: 952-941-1094 or www.crossview.net.

Wooddale Church is offering a “Noel at Noon” concert series 12:1012:40 p.m. Thursdays this month at its Edina campus, 5532 Wooddale Ave. S. The free series kicks off Thursday, Dec. 2, with The Ensemble Aventura.

On Thursday, Dec. 9, Mary Beth Carlson and Mark David Williams will perform, and on Thursday, Dec. 16, the St. Anthony Brass Quintet will join Desi Klempay.

Lunch will also be available for a nominal cost before each concert 11:30 a.m. and after at 12:40 p.m. Info: www.wooddale.org.

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Whole Foods Market planning Edina storeWeekly at Centennial Lakes Plaza

BY KATIE MINTZ • SUN NEWSPAPERS Whole Foods Market is planning a new grocery store in Edina’s Centennial Lakes Plaza shopping center.

The proposed site plan and exterior design were presented at a neighborhood open house Tuesday, Nov. 23, in the Hughes Pavilion at Centennial Lakes Park.

The project was slated to go before the Edina Planning Commission for final development plan review at its Wednesday, Dec. 1, meeting. The project will also need City Council approval.

The roughly 32,000 square-foot new building is proposed for the southeast corner of France Avenue and Parklawn Avenue where Storables and Thomasville Furniture now cover about 35,000 square-feet. “We would expect construction to begin in March,” said Bruce Carlson, with project coordinator Mid-America Real Estate Group.

Kathy Anderson, project architect with Architectural Consortium, said Whole Foods would extend about 40 feet into the shopping center parking lot beyond the current Storables building.

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would cover most of the Thomasville Furniture footprint. She said the building façade incorporates brick and limestone elements featured in other Edina buildings. The design includes a patio seating area by France Avenue.

Residents at the nearby Centennial Lakes Village Homes who attended the open house said they were excited about the proposal. Ann Lindsay and Carla Nelson said they now carpool to the Whole Foods near Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis.

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Parker’s ‘Heaven Rejoices’ offered Dec. 10-12 at church

BY JENNIE OLSON • SUN NEWSPAPERS How do you creatively tell a story that’s been repeated for more than 2,000 years?

For Ken Parker, executive director of Christian Arts Ministries in Bloomington, it’s all about perspective.

Berean Baptist Church in Burnsville and his group are combining talents to perform “Heaven Rejoices,” an original Christmas musical written by Parker and hosted at Berean Baptist.

“Churches year after year are looking for a way to retell the story of the nativity and incarnation,” Parker said. “This musical is very unique in the fact that it’s all done from the angels’ points of view.”

The musical begins before the world was created with the angels overhearing God the Father discussing how he’s going to create a universe. They are astounded about his plans and the revelation that there will be other created beings. The story journeys from before the world was created until the nativity.

“We have about 90 voices in the choir and wonderful, skilled actors, actresses and dancers. It’s a remarkable assemblage of people,” Parker said.

Choir members and dancers from Berean and Parker’s ministry will be dressed as the angels and will be accompanied by a professional orchestra. The music is an array of many musical genres, including contemporary, jazz, Broadway, gospel, ballads, Spanish, calypso and classic.

“When I say classic, I don’t mean classical,” Parker added. “I mean that it’s the wonderful, rich, lush sounds of big

orchestras and tight choral singing. It’s that classic American sound that has been with us since the 1920s.”

Parker wrote “Heaven Rejoices” in 1981, and Bob Krogstad, Dove Awardwinning arranger for artists Sandi Patty, Mel Tormé, Michael Crawford and Natalie Cole, wrote the orchestration.

“He’s one of the great orchestrators in America and has done some phenomenal stuff. It’s all beautiful writing in this musical,” Parker said.

Parker has been involved in local church ministry for more than 45 years as a pastor, worship leader and dramatist. He founded Christian Arts Ministries after leaving a post at Grace Church in Eden Prairie to create original productions that allow Christians to use their talents to communicate the gospel.

He joined the Berean Baptist staff in March after the former minister of music was diagnosed with cancer and was no longer able to continue his duties as director. Originally, Parker was intending to stay for a month, but the church asked if he would be able to stay for an additional year, which he accepted. Parker asked Berean if the church would consider doing a combined Christmas production with his ministry rather than having two separate productions.

“I love the people,” Parker said of Berean Baptist. “They’re just delightful, and I’m having a good time.”

The performances will take place Dec. 10-12 at Berean Baptist Church, located at 309 East County Road 42. For more information or for tickets, call 952223-1870 or visit heavenrejoices.com.

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The following is a summary of selected incidents listed on the Edina Police Department weekly crime report Nov. 15-21.

Nov. 15 – A trailer valued at $5,000 was reported stolen from the 7100 block of Ohms Lane.

Officers responded to the report of a theft from vehicle that was in progress on the 7300 block of York Avenue South.

A 48-year-old St. Paul man, a 38-year-old Minneapolis woman and a 54-year-old St. Paul man were arrested for possession of burglary tools, theft and possession of stolen property.

A 28-year-old Eden Prairie woman was arrested for theft at Target, 7000 York Ave. S., after employees observed her select, conceal and leave the store without paying for $317 merchandise.

Nov. 16 – A 35-year-old St. Louis Park man was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia on Highway 100 at 66th Street after the vehicle he was driving was stopped for a traffic violation.

Property damage was reported on the 7500 block of York Avenue South. An unknown person entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and damaged the inside.

A 15-year-old female was arrested for underage consumption at Edina High School, 6754 Valley View Road.

Property damage was reported on the 7400 block of France Avenue South. An unknown person damaged an air conditioning unit.

Nov. 17 – A 17-year-old male was arrested for underage consumption near the intersection of Walnut Drive and Vernon Avenue South after he was located passed out and intoxicated.

Theft of $295 clothing was reported at Hot Mama, 3914 50th St. W. An unidentified person selected, concealed and left the store without paying for the merchandise.

An 18-year-old from St. Paul and an 18-year-old from Rosemount were arrested for theft and possession of stolen property at Southdale Center after leaving Abercrombie and Fitch without paying for $104 merchandise.

A 22-year-old man from Faribault was arrested for DWI on Highway 100 at Edina Industrial Boulevard after the vehicle he was driving was stopped for a traffic violation.

Nov. 18 – A 30-year-old Mounds View man was arrested for DWI on 70th Street West near Highway 100 after the vehicle he was driving was stopped for a traffic violation.

Two 16-year-old males were arrested for underage tobacco use at Edina High School, 6754 Valley View Road, after school staff observed them smoking on school grounds.

Property damage was reported at the Heatherton condos, 4100 Parklawn Ave. Unknown persons attempted to forcibly enter the building.

A 53-year-old Edina man was arrested for DWI on the 5400 block of France Avenue South after the vehicle he was driving was involved in an accident.

Nov. 19 – Police received a report of a suspicious person in the Coldwell Banker building, 7550 France Ave. S., after hours.

An 18-year-old Edina male and a 17year-old male were arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana at Edina High School, 6754 Valley View Road, after they were observed smoking marijuana on school grounds.

Forgery was reported at Wings Financial, 7300 France Ave. S., for the issuance of a fraudulent check.

Car stereo equipment valued at $1,480 was reported stolen from a vehicle on the 5200 block of Lincoln Drive.

Property damage was also reported to the vehicle.

A vase, bowl and jewelry valued at $450 were reported stolen from an estate sale on the 4600 block of Tower Street.

A 15-year-old male was arrested for underage tobacco use at Edina High School, 6754 Valley View Road, after he was observed smoking outside the building.

A 23-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested for theft at Barnes and Noble, 3225 Galleria, after employees observed him select, conceal and leave the store without paying for books valued at $388.

Nov. 20 – A 22-year-old Eagan man was arrested for DWI on Interstate 494 at Bush Lake Road after the vehicle he was driving was stopped for a traffic violation.

A 26-year-old Bloomington woman was arrested for DWI on Highway 62 at Valley View Road after the vehicle she was driving was stopped for a traffic violation.

A 35-year-old Hopkins woman was arrested for assault on the 400 block of Jefferson Avenue after officers responded to the report of an unwanted guest.

Property damage was reported on the 6400 block of Stauder Circle. An unknown person damaged the victim’s yard lights.

Fire report The Edina Fire Department responded to the following incidents Nov. 15-21: Nov. 15 – Firefighters were called to investigate two carbon monoxide alarms. Both were actually low battery alerts after the backup batteries drained during recent power outages.

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PUBLIC SAFETY FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Smoke from an overheated furnace motor set off a fire alarm on the 5000 block of Halifax Avenue. Smoke was ventilated from the building.

A vehicle crash with injuries occurred on France Avenue and Hazelton Road.

Paramedics responded to 11 Emergency Medical Service incidents.

Nov. 16 – Paramedics responded to 14 EMS incidents.

Nov. 17 – Firefighters investigated a smell of gas on the 4100 block of Parklawn Avenue. No source was found for the sewer gas odor but the gas company did respond to follow up.

A fire alarm malfunction was investigated at Fairview Southdale Hospital.

A false medical alarm was reported at a business the 7700 block of Normandale Road.

A vehicle crash with injuries occurred on Highway 169 south of Valley View Road.

There were 15 EMS incidents.

Nov. 18 – Paramedics made 11 EMS responses.

Nov. 19 – A natural gas smell was investigated on the 7100 block of Bristol Boulevard. No gas odor was found and no gas levels were measured.

Three false fire alarms were reported.

Firefighters responded to 5 EMS calls.

Nov. 20 – Icy roads also contributed to eight vehicle accidents, one with injuries.

Paramedic Firefighters were also busy with 20 EMS calls.

Nov. 21 – Icy sidewalks, steps and parking lots kept paramedic firefighters busy responding to 23 EMS incidents.

Many injuries were the result of falls.

There was one false fire alarm on the 7000 block of Lynmar Lane.

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The Braemar-City of Lakes Figure Skating Club has its third annual Holiday Pops Skating Exhibition and VEAP Benefit 3:30-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at Braemar Ice Arena, 7501 Ikola Way, Edina.

Skaters will perform solo, pair, trio and ensemble numbers.

Team Braemar’s synchronized skating lines will also perform, including Team Braemar Junior, reigning National Champions, and Team Braemar Novice, reigning National Silver Medalists.

Participants and spectators are encouraged to bring canned and dry goods and make a $5 financial contribution to VEAP, which serves lowincome families, individuals, elderly and disabled persons in Bloomington, Edina, Richfield and south Minneapolis. The event has raised approximately $3,000 over the past two years for VEAP. Info: www.braemarfsc.org.

Russ Stanton, former chair of the Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission, will speak at two upcoming League of Women Voters meetings.

The meetings are 9:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Edina Library, 5280 Grandview Square, and 9:45 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 11, at Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St. Both meetings are open to the public. Info: www.lwvedina.org.

Orchestra concert set Linden Hills Chamber Orchestra will begin its 31st season Thursday.

The kick-off performance is 7:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 4801 France Avenue S., Minneapolis.

The orchestra will perform works from Antonin Dvorak and Mozart.

Food and personal care products will be collected for the Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People food shelf.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GooneyBirds CD release party Dec. 4

Chris Gillis, who now lives out of state. Info: www.gooneybirds.com.

The GooneyBirds, a band comprised primarily of Edina High School graduates, is having a CD release party Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Cabooze, 917 Cedar Ave., in Minneapolis. The band is releasing “Alive,” a live album recorded in summer 2009. Tickets for show cost $10. Doors open 8 p.m.

All but one member of The GooneyBirds graduated from Edina High School between 1985 and 1988.

The band formed in 1987 and played almost every Sunday at the Cabooze until the early 90s. They also toured extensively around the country for nearly 10 years.

Band members are Chris Ryder of Eden Prairie, Bump Blomberg of Grand Marais, Steve Rummler of Eden Prairie, Geoff Prettner of Edina, Peter Caritas of Minneapolis, Mark “Munchie” Collins of St. Paul and

BRAVA! performs Hear the season’s best choral music at BRAVA!’s “Christmas Is ...” concert 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at Colonial Church, 6200 Colonial Way, Edina.

BRAVA! is a women’s choral ensemble based in Edina. The group performs throughout the Twin Cities and has traveled extensively to bring its message of inspiration and joy to audiences worldwide.

Tickets for the concert are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students, and will be available at the door.

Children ages 12 and under enter free.

A reception will follow the performance. BRAVA! will also appear 6:45 Saturday, Dec. 18, at the Guthrie Theatre prior to the evening’s performance.

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Hopkins enrollment figures present good and bad news

BY MARC INGBER • SUN NEWSPAPERS Grade Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 TOTAL K-12 Annual change

Hopkins Public Schools’ enrollment once again dropped this school year. The good news for the district is that it came in higher than the projected totals and that the annual rate of the decline is decreasing.

The district’s total enrollment in 201011 is 7,208 students, according to a report presented to the School Board at its Nov. 18 meeting. Though this is smaller than last year’s enrollment of 7,269, it is higher than the projected 2010-11 total of 7,132 by 76 students.

Each year, district administration develops enrollment projections. The projections inform the budgeting process by generating the estimated amount of pupils. This amount is used in calculating estimated revenue projections.

The 1.17 percent decrease in total enrollment for 2010-11 also represents a smaller figure than previous years.

Hopkins’ enrollment declined 3.05 percent in 2009-10 and 4.38 percent in 2008-09.

“This allows us to work with a more stabilized revenue picture,” assistant superintendent Nik Lightfoot said of the lower rate of change. “It is however, still a decline as

ENROLL HISTORY 2009-10 2010-11 520 507 498 529 502 519 541 502 503 532 503 516 520 505 580 538 595 598 618 605 615 634 616 609 658 614 7,269 7,208 (61)

2011-12 500 506 538 509 491 537 514 524 548 607 617 620 625 7,136 (72)

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2015-16 500 499 507 498 487 498 519 520 523 575 563 541 568 6,798 (80)

The table represents Hopkins Public Schools’ current and projected K-12 enrollment for the next five years. we have the change occurring from our outgoing 12th grade numbers and our incoming kindergarten numbers.”

The district report stated the some of the slowing decline could be attributed to an increase in net open enrollment coupled with a decrease in student migration.

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In Time for Christmas St. Nicholas plans show St. Nicholas Episcopal Church will hold its annual St. Nicholas Holiday Extravaganza 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, 7227 Penn Ave. S., Richfield.

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Mortenson to speak As part of its on-going Adult Education series, Dr. Jerene Mortenson will speak 10 a.m. Sunday at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 1701 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Michel to lead Senate Jobs committee Republican Sen. Geoff Michel, representing Edina and west Bloomington, was recently named chairman of the Senate Jobs and Economic Growth Committee.

Michel, re-elected to his third term in the Senate, was also named deputy majority leader by members of the new Senate Republican majority.

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Kinderberry kids collect food for VEAP Pre-kindergarten students at Kinderberry Hill in Edina pose with the more than 1,000 pounds of food collected during the early care and education center’s ninth annual fall food drive. The food drive benefits VEAP, serving families in need in the Bloomington, Edina, Minneapolis and Richfield areas.

“We set a high goal – 900 pounds of food,” said Michele Hofmann Grams, executive program director at Kinderberry Hill in Edina. “The children were so excited when our goal was surpassed.” The students will celebrate with a pizza party. (Submitted photo)

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Reusable bottle program successful in Three Rivers Park District

The Three Rivers Park District parks sold 10,374 reusable bottles from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day in 2010 as part of a pilot program to phase out the sales of beverages in disposable plastic containers.

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This spring, the Three Rivers Parks Board approved a pilot program to phase out the sales of beverages in disposable plastic containers at Park District facilities by summer 2010.

Three Rivers developed a stafftraining program, purchased reusable bottles and created public education materials in time to launch the pilot program on Memorial Day weekend.

Implementation of the pilot program required support from throughout the organization. A key component of the program was education for park staff and the public.

Collectively, the parks sold 10,374 reusable bottles from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Baker National Golf Course and Hyland Visitor Center sold the most reusable bottles at 3,257 and 2,352, respectively.

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A comparison of sales data for water in disposable plastic bottles indicates a 48 percent reduction in 2010 from the previous summer season (Memorial Day through Labor Day).

Overall, the pilot program was “well-received” by park guests, Three Rivers Park District stated. A survey conducted by Park District research staff indicated that 83 percent of respondents agreed with the statement “Three Rivers should encourage the use of reusable water bottles.” Maintenance staff has confirmed that the reusable bottles were not being tossed in park waste receptacles.

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Volunteer FROM PAGE 1 Cancer Research Fund, which funds Care Partners, in recognition of her commitment to Care Partners’ family volunteer program.

Families come from across the country for treatment at the University, and if they choose, they can be matched with a volunteer like Alexander. Volunteers are assigned one family at a time and are with each family a minimum of 120 days during treatment and recovery.

Oftentimes, they are with families for several months.

Alexander has spent up to 130 hours with each family doing things like bringing meals to the hospital, picking up friends and family at the airport, being with parents during procedures, babysitting, running errands and often just listening.

“She understands the importance of connecting immediately with the family, getting to know them right away and finding out what their needs are,” said Alex Thwaites, Care Partners program coordinator. “She’s very caring and it’s very obvious she’s doing this because she truly wants to do something to help.”

A former owner of Maternal Instincts maternity store and buyer for Target and Dayton’s, Alexander first got involved with Children’s Cancer Research Fund raising money. She solicited ads from her friends in the fashion industry for the organization’s program at its annual benefit Fash Bash, now called Glamorama.

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She started in the Care Partners family volunteer program in 2003 and has since worked with 10 different children and their families.

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FROM PREVIOUS PAGE the Ronald McDonald House – to see if there’s anything she can do to make their stay easier. Often, she said, they are so busy focusing on treatment that they will not ask for help.

But there’s a lot she can do. She has given parents much-needed nights off babysitting the patient or siblings. She’s acted as a tour guide, taking families sightseeing around Minneapolis or to the Mall of America. She’ll help run errands, clean or even pack at the end of their stay. She will also bring pick-meups like coffee, baked goods, magazines and toys to the hospital, sometimes just leaving them at the front desk to be delivered.

“I love doing that,” she said. “The smallest of things they appreciate.”

Alexander said a volunteer’s simple presence is also important. Sometimes having a diversion helps relieve the stress and fears that accompany treatment. The holidays are an especially hard time for families to be at the hospital, she said.

She’s taken Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas presents to family on occasions.

“One year my daughter and I went to Byerly’s and we brought a complete turkey feast,” said Alexander. “That

night their son was really sick, and I don’t know when they ate dinner, but I know they really appreciated it.”

Of the 10 children she’s worked with, one has since passed away. Alexander said her friends ask how she doesn’t cry when visiting the seriously ill children.

She said she finds an inner strength when she walks into their hospital rooms.

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She’s stayed in touch with many of the families. Some still call her when they come back to the University for annual check-ups. They will meet for dinner or coffee.

“It’s just amazing seeing these kids come back vibrant and full of life,” said Alexander.

She said she would begin working with another family this winter.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Hope Presbyterian plans Christmas party Hope Presbyterian Church will hold a Community Christmas Celebration 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 7132 Portland Ave. S., Richfield.

Families can enjoy fun jumps, an animal farm, live nativity, strolling carolers, a photo booth, gift bags and cookies and crafts. Lunch, popcorn, coffee and hot chocolate will be served.

Storyteller Jack Pearson will be on hand as well as Theater for the Thirsty, a two-person company featuring Jeremiah and Vanessa Gamble.

The event carries a $2 suggested donation, $10 family maximum.

‘Journey to Manger’ pageant at St. Michaels St. Michael’s Lutheran Church will hold its Christmas Pageant, “Journey to the Manger,” Friday through Saturday, Dec. 3-5, 9201 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington.

The shows will be 7:30 p.m. Friday; 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday.

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Amenities in the new clinic include an expanded reception, more private exam rooms, two large physical therapy rooms, procedure rooms with fluoroscopy imaging, a patient recovery area and a conference room for continuing medical education. The one-story building also has a street level entrance with full handicapped accessibility. Info: 952-841-2345 or www.twincitiespainclinic.com.

Workshop for seniors Dec. 4 in Edina FUNERAL CHAPELS, CEMETERIES, AND CREMATION SERVICES Family owned and operated for over 150 years, Washburn-McReavy is committed to providing you and Edina Chapel your family with caring and professional funeral services.

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Free Estimates: 612-338-1981 email: james@cunningham.net Visit our Web Site: www.a-jpainting.com

A&J Painting is a family owned and operated business.

A&J Painting is a family owned and operated business that was started 15 years ago with my sons Andrew, Jeremiah, and David. In todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic climate we have maintained a healthy business due to our professional approach and work ethic that carries the highest standards of quality for every job. We have thrived over the years because of the volume of callbacks and customer referrals from previously contracted jobs. No contract is too big or too small for our company.

A&J Painting operates as a licensed and insured painting company that offers trained and skilled (journeyman) employeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to paint and remodel your home or business. All of our employeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have been with the company for several years and each has been trained to the highest standards. We take pride in the honesty, integrity, and character of the young men we have employed.

My son Andrew is a highly skilled and trained carpenter. He also does taping, knock down ceilings, tiling, installs plumbing, lighting fixtures, countertops and offers many types of custom carpentry. Andrew operates a professional spray booth off site for finishes on cabinetry and furniture. His current focus is on remodeling, updating, and modernizing homes and

businesses. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perfectionist approach to every job and the extent of his skill set have made him one of the best craftsman in the Twin Cities.

My other two sons run the painting end of the business and are also professionally trained Artists. Jeremiah attended the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and later studied under the mentorship of the nationally renowned portrait and fresco painter Mark Balma. David similarly was accepted into a full time master apprenticeship program at the young age of 16 at the highly respected Atelier Lack Studio. They followed in the family tradition of mastering a professional craft and skill which they have brought to our company.

Between the two they offer 25 years of experience painting interior and exterior homes in the metro area with our family business.

A&J Painting takes great pride in our ability to make a true and lasting impression on you. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell you how many letters and calls I have received over the years from customers who just wanted to share with me what a great job we did. We hope to have the opportunity to do so with you as well. We are only a call or email away to offer you a free estimate of our professional services.

A free workshop â&#x20AC;&#x153;Helping Seniors Stay in Their Homesâ&#x20AC;? is 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Edina Library, 5280 Grandview Square. The event is being sponsored by Accessible Home Health Care of Western Minneapolis, Changing Lifestyle Solutions, Handyman Matters and MetLife Reverse Mortgage. Refreshments will be served.

Following the event from noon to 1p.m. is a free paper shredding service. Info: 612-986-3196 (Cathy Matrejek).

BUSINESS LINE Jim Ridinger, an American Family Insurance agent based in Edina, was recognized for customer satisfaction excellence under the J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Insurance Agency Program. Ridinger has been an agent for American Family since 1982.

COMMUNITY NOTES Holy Angels theater to present â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;As You Like Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Begin the holiday season with a performance of â&#x20AC;&#x153;As You Like It,â&#x20AC;? adapted for kids of all ages.

The original play features one of William Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous and oft-quoted speeches, â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a stage,â&#x20AC;? and is the origin of the phrase â&#x20AC;&#x153;too much of a good thing.â&#x20AC;?

The Academy of Holy Angels and its Starlight Productions theater company will stage the play 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 6600 Nicollet Ave. S., Richfield.

Info: 612-798-2651.

www.minnlocal.com – Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010 – Edina Sun-Current

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

CALVARY UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Reverend Thomas Andrews - Pastor

8800 Nicollet Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420

(952) 888-0215 SERVICE TIMES

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

9:00 Sanctuary Worship 10:30 Living Waters

Pax Christi Catholic Community www.paxchristi.com

Weekend Masses Saturday Sunday

Progressive Christian Worship

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

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

THURSDAY

Pastors: Elizabeth Macaulay, Max Richter, Phillip Nguyen

7:30 PM EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES

www.richfieldumc.org

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

Sunday School 10:55 a.m.

Unitarian Universalist Open to Wisdom From All Sources

Sunday, Dec. 5 10:30 am “The Five Big Questions: How It All Fits Together”

All are welcome.

Make us your home.

Rev. David Breeden Nursery, Children’s & Teen Programs, 10:30am Minnesota Valley Fellowship

www.stmarksuccmn.org

10715 Zenith Ave. So., Blmgtn

8630 Xerxes Ave. So. Bloomington, MN

952-884-8956 www.mnvalleyuu.org

St. Alban’s

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

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

Weekday Masses Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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

www.stalbansedina.org Come Grow With Us In Christ

All are Welcome!

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

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

Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.

8:45 a.m.

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

10:00 a.m.

Contemporary Service with Sunday School

Saturdays, 5:00 p.m.

Chapel Service

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

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

www.good.org

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

www.nhylandsumc.org

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

SIMPLY HIS Richfield Church of Christ 7314 Humboldt Avenue South Richfield, MN • 612-869-2677

COME WORSHIP WITH US

SUNDAY Bible Class 9:00 a.m.

Worship 10:00 a.m.

WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

“SIMPLY SEEKING TO FOLLOW JESUS”

Calvary

Lutheran Church Pastor Robert O. Hall

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

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

HOUSE OF PRAYER LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday Morning Schedule Sunday Worship 9:40 AM Sunday School & Adult Education 10:40 AM 6th-12th Grade Sunday Music 10:40-11:30 AM

10150 Xerxes Avenue South 952-831-8339 www.bcov.org

ADVENT FESTIVAL

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

Traditional Service

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

Hillcrest United Methodist Church

Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church

12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie Father Patrick Kennedy, Pastor

Wednesday Evening

Sunday, December 5

We Are A Reconciling Congregation

Find yourself in the Christmas Story

Worship & Education – 9:00 & 10:30 am Nursery Provided

Sunday, December 12 - Festival of Carols

Worship and Children’s Program 10:30 am

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

3:25 PM Pre-Service Music / 4:00 PM Festival of Carols

Lunch and crafts immediately following

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:

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

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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

LEGAL NOTICES

What’s Next Certificate of Assumed Name

City of Edina (Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MN 55424 Notice of Public Hearing Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail On December 7, 2010, the Edina City Council will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the Edina Park Board's recommendation to approve the development of the proposed Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. The City Council meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in Edina City Hall, 4801 West 50th Street. The public is welcome to attend and each person will be permitted up to three minutes to share their views.

At their Tuesday, October 12, 2010 monthly meeting, the Edina Park Board voted to approve a recommendation to develop the proposed Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. The Park Board's recommendation suggests that the City Council give Three Rivers Park District easements (with some restrictions and conditions) to City-owned park land to develop a multi-modal trail primarily along Nine Mile Creek. More detailed information is available on the City's website which also provides a link to the Three Rivers Park District website.

Written comments may be submitted to the City Council by sending an email to edinamail@ci.edina.mn.us or letters to Edina City Council; Edina City Hall; 4801 West 50th St.; Edina, MN 55424 For more information, contact Park & Recreation Director John Keprios, 952-826-0430 or JKeprios@ci.edina.mn.us.

BY ORDER OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL Debra Mangen City Clerk Nov 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec 2, 2010) D1 Nine Mile Creek PHN

City of Edina (Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 NOTICE OF AERATION SYSTEM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Edina operates an aeration system in the following lake in the City of Edina: Indianhead Lake - T.116N, R. 21W, S 1/2 Sec. 6 which is generally located between Cheyenne Trail and Dakota Trail. This aeration system creates open water and thin ice will exist in this lake.

(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: Clear Hearing State the address of the principal place of business.

5201 Eden Ave #130, Edina, MN 55436 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name.

On-Site Hearing Services, Inc 5201 Eden Ave, #130, 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.

City of Edina (Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 NOTICE OF AERATION SYSTEM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Edina operates an aeration system in the following lake in the City of Edina: Arrowhead Lake - T.116N, R.21W, NW 1/4, Sec. 6 which is generally located between McCauley Trail and Indian Hills Road. This aeration system creates open water and thin ice will exist in this lake.

BY ORDER OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL. Debra Mangen, City Clerk (Nov 25, Dec 2, 2010) D1 Arrowhead Aeration

‘Nutcracker’ FROM PAGE 1

FILED: Dec 14, 2009 /s/ Douglas M. Fincham, CEO (Nov 25 & Dec 2, 2010) D1- Clear Hearing

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

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

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

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

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

BY ORDER OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL. Debra Mangen, City Clerk (Nov 25, Dec 2, 2010) D1 Indianhead Aeration

What: Academy of Russian Ballet performances of “The Nutcracker” Where: Eden Prairie High School Performing Arts Center, 17185 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie When: 7 p.m., Friday, Dec 17, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19 Price: $23 adults, $18 senior citizens and $15 students Info: www.academyofrussianballet.com

DBA How to Publish Your Assumed Name Mail a photocopy of your FILED APPLICATION for your Certificate of Assumed Name along with a check for $45 (additional fee for more than 2 names in Section 3) made out to: Sun Newspapers ATTN: Legal Notices 10917 Valley View Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 We will run your notice for two consecutive weeks and provide an affidavit of publication.

Academy owners Kirill Bak and wife Svetlana Gavrilova trained at The Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia, and performed around the world with the Mussorgsky State Opera and Ballet and the Boris Aifman Ballet before coming to the United States 10 years ago to open the school in Eden Prairie. They teach students the Vaganova syllabus, which combines the strongest parts of different ballet techniques from around the world.

Bak said the Linder brothers have improved a lot since starting at the Academy.

The version of the “The Nutcracker” performed by the school is a close adaptation of the original Russian version, which was choreographed by Marius Petipa and based on the story “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by E. T. A. Hoffmann. Many of the steps from the original ballet, which premiered more than a century ago in St. Petersburg, Russia, are replicated in the local performances.

Leo, a seventh-grader at South View, is dancing in several roles including a soldier and Russian. He’s looking forward to the performances Friday, Dec. 17, through Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Eden Prairie High School Performing Arts Center.

“It’s quite exciting to be on stage,” he said.

Maria, a second-grader at Normandale Elementary School, said she enjoys dancing ballet with her

The Linder siblings of Edina (left to right), Peter, 12, Maria, 7, and Leo, 11, will perform in the in the Academy of Russian Ballet’s annual production of “The Nutcracker.” (Photo by Katie Mintz • Sun Newspapers) brothers, “especially when my brother is the Nutcracker.”

She’ll appear in “The Nutcracker” as a mouse, clown, puppet and more.

“It’s fun when my whole family is in the show,” said Maria.

Parents Irina and Bruce Linder will help out backstage, along with other parents of dancers ages 3-18. Students at the school come from around the Twin Cities metro. “The Nutcracker” includes four other Edina youth ages 4-7.

Irina Linder said the show is not only a Linder family tradition, but a holiday staple for all.

“It really puts you in the Christmas mood,” she said. “With the kids dancing, it’s quite touching.”

Community Editor Chris Dillmann contributed to this story.

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EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY – DEC. 3 THROUGH DEC. 9 FRIDAY

SATURDAY

3 EHS Girls Hockey vs.

Roseua Where: Braemar Ice Arena, 7501 Ikola Way, Edina When: 7 p.m.

Info: 952-848-3814

SUNDAY

4 Breakfast with Santa and EHS Cheer Where: Edina High School cafeteria, 6754 Valley View Road, Edina When: 9 a.m. to noon Price: $5 Info: rdebates@comcast.net

MONDAY

5 Minneapolis Police Band Where: Edinborough Park Amphitheater, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina When: 7 p.m.

Price: Free Info: 952-833-9540

LIBRARY CALENDAR Monday, Dec. 6 • Great Decisions: Cuba After Castro, 45:30 p.m., Edina Library. Cuba today is torn between socialism and capitalism. With the Castro era ending, what is the next step? Robert Scarlet of Scanlan International will discuss changes in United States policy that may occur after the Castro era. Registration required.

Wednesday, Dec. 8 • CORE Small Business Roundtables,

Southdale Library: 7001 York Ave. S., Edina. Information: 952-847-5900.

Edina Library: 5280 Grandview Square, Edina. Information: 952-8475425.

Now you can submit your own listings to our comprehensive online calendar at minnlocal.com. It’s as easy as five steps.

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Author Event: Steve Berry Where: Galleria Barnes and Noble, 3225 W. 69th St., Edina When: 7 p.m.

Price: Free Info: 952-920-0633

WEDNESDAY

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

Info: www.cityofedina.com

8 Champlin Park High School Carolers Where: Galleria Big Bowl Courtyard, 69th Street and France Avenue, Edina When: 6-7:30 p.m.

Price: Free Info: www.galleriaedina.com.

THURSDAY

9 Holiday Shopping Night Out Where: 50th Street and France Avenue, Edina When: 5-8 pm Price: Discounts at participating stores Info: www.50thandfrance.com

SENIOR CALENDAR

3:30-5 p.m., Southdale Library. Get feedback and advice, exchange ideas, experiences and solutions with other small business owners in a roundtable discussion led by SCORE counselors. Registration required at SCORE, 952-938-4570.

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Friday, Dec. 3 – Social Bridge, 9 a.m.; Gentle Yoga*, 9:10 a.m.; Mexican Train Dominoes, 9:30 a.m.; Bridge Tournament, 9:30 a.m.; Sit Fit*, 10:45 a.m.; Mah Jongg, noon; Poker, 12:30 p.m.; BZZ’s**, 1 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 6 – Low Impact*, 8:15 a.m.; Sit Fit, 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Mah Jongg, 9:30 a.m.; ACBL Bridge, 11:45 a.m.; 500**, 12:45 p.m., Cribbage**, 1 p.m.; Singers, 1 p.m.; Harmonica Society, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 7 – Tap Dance**, 9 a.m.; Duplicate Bridge, 9 a.m.; Laptop Lab, 9:30 a.m.; Gentle Yoga*, 10:30 a.m.; Pinochle, 1 p.m.; Bowling, 1 p.m.; BZZ’s**, 1 p.m.; Blood Pressure Checks, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 8 – Tap Dance**, 8 a.m.; Mah Jongg, 9 a.m., Duplicate Bridge, 11:15 a.m., Holiday Outing Trip, 12:30 p.m.

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

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

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Boys hoops begins Two Lake Conference boys basketball teams, Hopkins and Edina, will open the 2010-11 season with non-conference games Friday, Dec. 3. Hopkins, the defending state Class 4A champion, will travel to Minneapolis Patrick Henry for a 7 p.m. game. The Royals return Division I signees Joe Coleman (Minnesota) and Marvin Singleton (Northern Iowa) plus key juniors Zach Stahl and Siyani Chambers.

Edina will play host to Willmar at 7:15 p.m. The Hornets bank on the experience of seniors Nate Carlson and Brendan Canova and junior C.J. Johnson.

Hornet girls in action It’s going to be a big weekend for the Edina High girls hockey team.

Coach Laura Slominski’s Hornets will face northern powers Roseau and Warroad in back-to-back games at Braemar Arena.

The game with Roseau will be played at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. Edina will play Warroad at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4.

The Hornets finished second in the state Class AA tournament last season and have an experienced cast led by senior forward Sami Reber and junior goaltender Maddie Dahl.

Edina skaters get busy The Edina High boys hockey team has two non-conference games against opponents from the South Suburban Conference this week.

Coach Curt Giles’ Hornets will play Burnsville at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at Braemar Arena. The Hornets will play Eagan at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, also at Braemar.

Edina’s leader is senior forward Steven Fogarty, who recently committed to play hockey at the University of Notre Dame.

Swimming relays set The Lake Conference swimming season begins with the Lake Relays at 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 9, at Edina’s Art Downey Aquatic Center. All five Lake teams – Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Wayzata – will compete in the relays.

Edina is defending state Class AA champion.

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BY JOHN SHERMAN • SUN NEWSPAPERS Many major-college hockey programs throughout the country were interested in signing Edina High senior Sami Reber to a National Letter of Intent, but now the decision is final.

“At the start of the recruiting process I wanted to keep my options open,” said Reber.

Early this fall, two Ivy League schools were left on her short list, and she chose Harvard over Dartmouth.

“I visited Harvard at the very beginning of September,” Reber said last week. “I fell in love with the school and knew it was the right place for me.”

The educational benefits of attending Harvard were a primary factor in Reber’s decision, but there was more to it than that.

“The girls on the hockey team are amazing and so are the coaches,” she said. “It is a good program. Harvard is usually within the top three teams in the Ivy League.”

Before she goes off to Cambridge, Mass., Reber has some business to take care of in Minnesota. Last winter the Hornets made it to the state Class AA title game before losing to Roseville 3-0.

After coming so close last season, Reber and her teammates are determined to win the championship this winter.

“The most exciting games we play [before the playoffs] are against the other teams in the Lake Conference,” Reber noted. “As far as the playoffs are concerned, we’ll take it one step at a time.”

Reber’s role on the team is to generate offense. She had 25 goals last season and has seven goals and seven assists through six games this season. The Hornets have a 5-1-0 record.

Edina suffered its first loss of the season, 4-3 to Blake School, in the semifinals of the Cake-Eater Classic Nov. 26 at Braemar Arena. The Hornets rebounded the next night to defeat Breck School 3-1

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The Benilde-St. Margaret’s High’s senior defenseman has signed a National Letter of Intent with the Syracuse University women’s hockey team.

Connor Girard

Edina High’s boys hockey goalie made 28 saves Nov. 27 during a 3-2 loss to the Wayzata Trojans in the finals of the Turkey Trot at Plymouth Ice Center.

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Sami Reber in the third-place game.

There was an interesting footnote to the Edina-Blake game as Reber and another Harvard recruit, Hillary Crowe, went head to head.

“The Blake game threw us for a loop,” said Reber. “We weren’t expecting them to be as strong as they are. It was a fastpaced, competitive game, and I enjoyed it even though we lost.

“Our mindset against Breck on Saturday was that we had to come out and play our game the entire game. We played very well defensively and limited their scoring chances.”

Edina head coach Laura Slominski said it is a privilege to coach a player like Reber.

“Sami is making better decisions in attacking the net this year, and she has been rewarded with some nice goals,” said Slominski. “She’s a great player and a great person.”

Reber’s interest in hockey started at an early age. She got her first pair of skates when she was 3, and by the time she was 6 she was playing Mite hockey with the boys.

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Leer banged in two goals Nov. 26 as the Edina High boys hockey team downed Buffalo 61 in the first round of the Turkey Trot at Plymouth Ice Center. The Hornets lost to Wayzata 3-2 in the championship game Nov. 27.

Sarah Nielsen

Edina High’s sophomore forward had a goal and an assist as the Hornets rolled to a 3-1 win over Breck School in the third-place game of the Cake-Eater Classic girls hockey tourney Nov. 27 at Braemar Arena.

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The senior goaltender from the Benilde-St. Margaret’s High girls hockey team will continue her career at Harvard University next season. The Red Knights beat Breck School and lost to Blake School in their two games at the Edina Cake-Eater Classic last weekend.

Mike Rallis

The former Edina High football star helped the University of Minnesota football team upset Iowa 27-24 Nov. 27 in the battle for the Floyd of Rosedale trophy. Rallis, who plays linebacker, helped the Gopher defense hold Iowa to 218 yards in net offense.

Liz Trautz

Trautz, a sophomore forward, scored a goal and added an assist in Edina High’s girls hockey victory over Breck School Nov. 27 at Braemar Arena.

Ben Walker

Two goals from Walker helped the Edina High boys hockey team to a 6-1 victory over Buffalo in the first round of the Turkey Trot at Plymouth Ice Center.

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L AKE NOTES Edinan goes Maverick Jamie Bresnahan, a 6-foot senior forward for the Edina High girls basketball team, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play at Minnesota State University, Mankato next season.

Bresnahan averaged 8.7 points and eight rebounds per game last season and is a two-time all-conference player.

In choosing the Mavericks, Bresnahan kept a family tradition alive.

Her father Bob was an all-conference baseball player at the school. Her brother Jay was also an all-conference baseball player at MSU. “We are thrilled that Jamie will continue the Bresnahan tradition here,” said MSU women’s basketball coach Pam Gohl.

“She has a natural knack for rebounding.”

Wayzata knocks off EHS

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Edina checkpoints

Lake Conference boys hockey fans got a good look at two of the best teams in the state Nov. 26-27 in the Turkey Trot at Plymouth Ice Center.

Wayzata, the state’s second-ranked Class AA team, knocked off top-ranked Edina 3-2 in the final Nov. 27.

After taking a 3-0 lead, the Trojans held off a furious Edina rally in the final moments. Edina finally broke through with goals from Steven Fogarty and Louie Nanne in the last four minutes.

Michael Sit assisted on both goals.

Fogarty and Nanne each had an assist.

Tanner Jensen and Marc Richards had first-period goals for the Trojans, and Mario Lucia scored what proved to be the winning goal on a power play at 11:07 of the third period.

Both goalies played well. Returning starter Connor Girard of Edina stopped 28 of 31 shots. Wayzata’s Andrew McIntyre stopped 22 of 24 shots.

It was a hard-hitting game with Edina taking seven penalties and Wayzata six.

“Wayzata has real good top-end talent,” said Edina head coach Curt Giles. “And they also have solid second and third lines, a good defense and good goaltending.”

Giles said Edina’s performance improved as the game went on.

“We finally got some time in the offensive zone the second part of the game,” he said.

Did Giles like playing a team like Wayzata early in the season?

“Coming out of the chute, I think it does help to play a team like Wayzata,” he said. “It is hard to tell where you stand until you get out there in a game with a quality opponent, real goals and real penalties.”

This weekend at Braemar Arena, the Edina girls hockey team will have a chance to see how it stacks up against two state contenders, Roseau and Warroad.

The Hornets will play Roseau at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Braemar Arena. At 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, they will play Warroad, also at Braemar.

It doesn’t get any easier from there.

At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, the Hornets will face off with Roseville at Roseville Ice Arena in a rematch of last year’s state championship game.

Edina won easily in its semifinal Friday night, beating Buffalo 6-1.

Nick Leer and Ben Walker scored two goals each while Nanne and Fogarty also had goals. Alex Nelson was the winner in goal with 11 saves.

Wayzata edged Maple Grove 3-2 with goals by Bryan Tabery, D.J. Jones and Tyler Klein.

Twenty-three saves gave McIntyre the victory in goal.

Path from pool to rink Hopkins High athletes Brita Skalbeck and Jane Dupay missed the first two games of the girls hockey season because they were competing in the state swimming meet Nov. 19-20.

Skalbeck won All-State honors with a fifth-place finish in the 50-yard freestyle.

“We are happy to get them back this week,” said Hopkins girls hockey coach Vin Paolucci.

Gaard, Bryan ranked Former Edina High tennis players Megan Gaard and Maria Bryan are among the leaders on the Gustavus Adolphus College women’s team.

In the first Intercollegiate Tennis Association rankings for the 2011 season, Gaard is ranked fourth in the nation among small-college singles players and Bryan is ranked ninth.

Both Edina players are also ranked in the national top 10 in doubles. Gaard and her partner, Marianne Barau, are third. Bryan and her partner, Sam Frank, are fourth.

Larson scores 21 TDs Eden Prairie High junior halfback Andrew Larson is the Lake Conference scoring champion for 2010.

Larson scored 21 touchdowns during the Eagles’ 9-2 season.

In addition to showing his nose for the goal line, Larson was the workhorse of the Eden Prairie backfield. He piled up 1,689 yards on 215 carries, an average of 7.9 yards per carry.

No wonder Eagle fans are touting Larson as a top contender for the Mr. Football Award in 2011.

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Cake-Eater Classic Greer Vogl, senior captain and defenseman for the Edina High girls hockey team, handles the puck during a 3-1 win over Breck School in the Cake-Eater Classic Nov. 27 at Braemar Arena.

(Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer)

Reber FROM PREVIOUS PAGE ty standouts Steven Fogarty, Ben Ostlie and Michael Sit. While she was competing in youth hockey, Reber watched her brothers, Josh and Matt, play varsity hockey at Edina High.

“My brothers and my dad [Bill] taught me a lot about hockey,” she said.

“I loved going to watch Josh and Matt play and imagined being like them someday.”

Now she knows what that’s like.

Reber’s father and mother [Darcy] come to every Hornet girls game, home and away.

“My parents have given me amazing support throughout my career,” said Reber. “I can’t thank my family enough.”

The other person who has had a major impact on Reber’s career is Slominski, a former Ms. Hockey during her playing days at Burnsville High.

“Laura is definitely a role model for me,” said Reber. “I couldn’t ask for a better coach. During the recruiting process, she was a great support system – always there for me.”

Reber, who earns straight A’s in the classroom, said she is thankful to have had the opportunity to represent Edina High in sports. In addition to playing on the hockey team for the last four years, she emerged as one of the standouts on the girls soccer team.

With her recruiting decision behind her, Reber looks forward to completing her senior year and moving on to the Ivy League.

Asked what she plans to study in college, she said, “I’m not quite sure … actually, I am very undecided. I am more the math and science type than anything else. I hope to fall into something that I will love to study.”

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Lake Conference hoards state championship trophies Thorson of the Trojans was second overEven though I’m the No. 1 Lake all and EP’s Aaron Bartnik was third.

Conference loyalist in the entire metro Aldis Inde of Edina was seventh. Get the area, I couldn’t have forecast the success picture? that the conference has seen this fall.

Girls tennis: Are you kidding? The Here’s a quick rundown for those who Edina Hornets are state might not have paid Class AA champs for the attention.

JOHN 14th consecutive year.

Girls soccer: Lake Hornet captains Mollie rivals Eden Prairie and SHERMAN Meldahl and Katie Wayzata met in the state Edina Sun-Current Medlar tacked on a state Class AA finals with Sports Editor doubles title.

Eden Prairie’s Taylor Football: Wayzata Uhl scoring a hat trick in and Eden Prairie batted the No. 1 state a 3-0 victory. ranking in Class 5A back and forth durBoys soccer: Apple Valley won. OK, ing the regular season. Wayzata won the we’ll give credit to that other organizahead-to-head meeting 28-27 in overtime tion down south. and went on the win the state title with Girls cross country: It was Eden an 11-0 record.

Prairie in a walk, or should I say a trot?

Girls swimming: Edina was the winMegan Platner of EP is one of the state’s ner with Nikki Larson and Madeleine elite.

Eden leading the way. Wayzata put up a Boys cross country: Wayzata’s wingood fight with standouts such as ning margin at state was off the charts Heather Arseth, Sarah Deis and Emma as coach Bill Miles claimed the ninth Paulson. state title of his long career. Josh

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Girls volleyball: Hands down, the two best teams in the state were Lakeville North and Wayzata. North was the champion, Wayzata was second.

Julia Doyle of Wayzata is as good a player as you’ll see in this part of the country.

So there you have it. In the eight fall sports, Lake teams won six state titles and South Suburban Conference teams won two.

Potential members As much as I love the Lake Conference, it’s obvious that a five-team league won’t play long-term.

The Lake Conference needs at least one member, but who could it be?

Looking two to three years ahead, there’s no one on the horizon. Chaska could have been a candidate, but then Chaska split and Chanhassen High School opened.

Blaine is a school capable of competing with the Lake teams in most sports, but it’s located on the other end of town.

Armstrong? We’ve already tried that.

Cooper? Too small and not competitive in some of the major sports like hockey.

Osseo and Maple Grove? They want no part of this.

Cretin-Derham Hall? Big enough, good enough, but located on the wrong side of town.

St. Thomas Academy? Now there’s an idea, but the Cadets don’t have girls sports.

Stillwater? Too close to Wisconsin, too far from here.

Benilde-St. Margaret’s? Only if it adds another wing.

Holy Angels? Same thing.

Hot on the trail Edina High will have a shot at more state championships this winter.

I like the Hornets’ chances in girls hockey even though they lost leading scorer Corinne Buie to Providence College.

The Hornet boys swimming and diving team has 55 years of coaching experience with Art Downey at the helm.

Can you remember the last time Edina didn’t contend for the state title? Max Cartwright and Mike Gratz are potential state champs.

Alpine skiing is another traditionally strong sport for the Hornets, so we might find some hardware at the bottom of the hill.

Boys hockey is coming off a state championship season, the first of coach Curt Giles’ 11-year Edina career. There is so much parity in boys hockey that almost nothing is predictable. But one thing I do know is that Edina will play tough defense. Ben Walker, Michael Sit and Steven Fogarty are prime-time players.

SHORTS Rankings favor Edina Let’s Play Hockey magazine has published its first state rankings for the 2010-11 season. At the youth levels Edina teams are well represented.

The Edina Bantam A team is No. 2 in the state behind Burnsville. Edina’s Bantam B1 White team is No. 1 in the rankings along with the Edina Pee Wee A squad.

The Edina Green girls team is first in the 14-and-under A girls hockey rankings, while Edina is third in the 12-andunder A rankings.

Holiday Pops skating

Congratulations to Edina 5C Green, winners of the Tartan Tip-Off Tournament, November 20-21. Pictured front row (left to right): Billy Fischer, Michael Santoni, Alex Marchuk, Leo Franklin. Back Row (left to right): Coach Fischer, Connor Kelly, Charlie Wood, Aidan Sirek, Coach Santoni. Not pictured: Russell Freeman and Paul Seim.

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Braemar-City of the Lakes Figure Skating Club will have its third annual Holiday Pops skating exhibition and benefit from 3:30-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at Braemar Arena. Team Braemar’s synchronized skating lines will headline the show. The Team Braemar Juniors are defending national champions.

Proceeds from the event will go to Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP), a local non-profit that serves low-income families, the disabled and the elderly in Minneapolis and the south metro suburbs.

“We will be raising money and providing food to families in need during the cold winter months,” said David Litteken, event co-chairman.

Admission is a $5 donation and whatever canned and dry goods spectators care to donate.

Edina International set One of Minnesota’s oldest youth hockey tournaments will be held Dec. 30Jan. 2 in Edina.

The Edina International boys tourney features competition in the Bantam, Pee Wee and Squirt divisions.

All championship games will be played Sunday, Jan. 2, at Braemar Arena.

Details: edinahockeyassociation.com.

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Steve 612-532-3978 Ins'd

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

30yrs. Exp “No Job Too Small”

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Painting

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Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

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Robinson Moving

A Local Mover

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

763-792-2999 Geno's Sewer & Drain

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

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

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Plumbing

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$45-75, quality work.

Call Jason 612-296-3180

Gutter Cleaning

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MDH Lead Supervisor

Dale 952-941-8896 office 612-554-2112 cell

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Quality Residential

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

Schultz'e Contracting Inc

Painting

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HOME SPARKLERS Reliable Fussy Reasonable Ref/Ins 612-869-3661

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

2150

Handyperson

2290

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

A+ Angie's List 952-474-4355

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

Hauling

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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

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

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Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Tree Service

2620

Will Beat Anybody's Price!

Why Wait Roofing LLC

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

Rodney Oldenburg

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612-203-4309 15% Fall Discount

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Tree Trimming & Removal

Premier Tree Service

612-396-9345 25% Disc.

Lic/Ins

Free Ests

Ideal Tree Service

2570

Snow Removal

#1 All Area Snow Guys Driveways/walks/roof Reas, Sr disc 612-532-1162 763-670-0260 Residential Snow Removal We use a snow blower & shovel on your driveway & sidewalk.

Monthly or Per-Time Rates

The Asphalt Company

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

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A PLOWING SERVICE Resid Driveway Specialist

Upholstery & Slipcovers

Window Cleaning

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Window Cleaning

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Tree Service

Arbor Tech Tree & Landscape, Inc. â&#x20AC;˘ Tree Trimming â&#x20AC;˘ Storm Cleanup â&#x20AC;˘ Tree Removal â&#x20AC;˘ Land Clearing â&#x20AC;˘ Stump Removal â&#x20AC;˘ And Much More...

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Snow Removal

Plymouth, MN

2570

Snow Removal

Fireplace & Firewood

3150

Ideal Firewood

2.5yr Dried Mixed Hardwood

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

952-881-2122 612-599-6385 FIREWOOD

100% Premium Dried Oak 24+ yrs Exp 507-280-7780 www.procutfirewood.com FIREWOOD

Support our Troops

Christmas Boutique & Silent Auction 12/5 (11-4) Blue Fox Bar & Grill 3833 Lexington Ave No. Shoreview, MN 55126

3090

Cemetery Lots

4 plots, hillside near mausoleum. $1,000 each or best offer. 763-234-5523 Dawn Valley Memorial Park, Bloomington, 1 lot $600. 952-888-2958 Dawn Valley Memorial Park Eden Prairie. 1 lot, $1000/BO

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

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

3150

Fireplace & Firewood

FIREWOOD

4 x 8 x 16. Free delivery & stack. 612-867-6813 Firewood

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

3050

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

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

Call 763-238-5254 FIREWOOD

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

Misc.

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Polaris & All Brands Snowmobile & ATV's. Non working or needing work.

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

651-353-0817 651-291-8019

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Musical Instuments

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

Clean, one owner. $500.

763-227-4570

Houses For Rent

5400

Eden Prairie 3 BR, near schools, 2 car gar, lg yard.

W/O bsmnt 218-724-1068

Rooms For Rent

5600

Move in Special / Furn.

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

Call Michael 763-227-1567

Apartments & Condos For Rent

6400

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

Incl gar, laundry on site, 4 unit bldg. 2126 W. 98th St. Lg backyard. 952-941-0984

GRAND PIANO: 6 foot, Haddorff, Cherry. Exc conDried, money back guar. dition! $5,000. 952-881-3125 Free del/stacking, 4'x4' x16â&#x20AC;? $60. 2 for $110. Face Piano - Stieff baby grand, Bloomington 2br Shining 5 feet, great condition. cords straight stacked, clean corner apt! All new $1,400. 952-941-5587 $130. 763-560-2584 windows, heat pd. $775.

9948 Penn 952-881-8373 FIREWOOD OAK & BIRCH

Furnishings

3160

3700

Leisure

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

612-419-2707 Bikes Couch, loveseat, chair - Restored used bikes. matching. Tan, microfiber $15 - $80 763-560-7196

3710

Exc cond! $800 952-843-8138 Sleep Number bed for sale, series 9000. Electric adjustable frame with pillow top. Head board with mirror, and side piers with drawers included.

Works great $2,100.

Call 612-237-1415

Misc.

For Sale

3260

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

Exc cond! $600 952-843-8138

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

Must sell. Carl 612-849-4874

Misc.

Wanted

3270

3740

Fitness Equipment

Treadmill Cadence: gd cond, $65. Nordic Track Pro Digital, cln $65. Mike 612-987-1044

4000

Family Care Child Care

4100

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200

3050

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

Northwestern Health Sciences University's

Annual Winter Craft & Bake Sale Wednesday, December 8 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Many crafters & vendors!

Crafters Still Wanted!

To register email: bruples@nwhealth.edu

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2501 84th St., Bloomington

PACKAGE DISCOUNTS!

(corner of 84th & Penn)

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Burnsville LL apt w/walkout 1 BR, ac, w/d $550 inc util Avail now 952-432-4924 Excelsior 1BR $695, 2BR $790, 1 block to Lake Mtka!

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

RICHFIELD

612-866-6797

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

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

1BR $635 2BR $750

East Bloomington

Lic. Home Daycare Immed.

FT Infant/Tddlr & Preschl Opgs. Shar 952-881-6388

4300

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

4400

TWO MONTHS FREE! No Pets Please

Home Health Care Providers

Buying Old Trains & Toys

Soaps, jewelry, water colors, fleece items, handmade cards, Discovery Toys, Mary Kay, Norwex

Snow Removal

3270

Clean Oak/Mix Firewood

Affordable Firewood OAK & BIRCH, 2 YRS DRIED

SNOW REMOVAL Roofs & Driveways

2620

shops & Chaska 2 shops at 112 & 116 E. 2nd Street Antiques, Christmas decor, Home comforts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; treats and beverages. Dec. 2, 3, 4 Thurs 10-5; Fri/Sat 10-4

Glenhaven Mem. Gardens Garden of Good Samaritan 4 lots $1000 each / or $3500 for all. 763-537-8296

GOODE SNOWPLOWING

Tree Service

Holiday & Antique Sale Historic Carver 4 antique

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

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

Kevin 612-810-2059

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

Immaculate Clean-up!

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

A Happy Yard 20% offâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;New Customers

Insured

3050

2 lots Garden of Devotion.

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

15 yrs exp.

SNOW PLOWING

Fall Clean-Up, Snow Plow & Gutter Cleaning 612-990-0945

Merchandise

Thomas Tree Service

A Good Job!!

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

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

3000

Nannies/ Babysit/Services

Mother's Helper/Nanny Available. Exp'd, Exc Ref's!

9000

Employment

5400

Rentals Houses For Rent

Bloomington: 2BR/1BA, big yard, HUGE kitch. $1,000+ util. 651-343-6966

Help Wanted/ Full Time

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

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DEDICATED ROUTE DRIVER Consistent income! Elite Transportation Sys is looking for an IC with a Sprinter van (lease option available) for daytime Mon-Fri Twin City routed deliveries. Must be able to speak/write English effectively. DOT health exam and acceptable driving record needed. Call Jim at 763-785-0124 M-F 8am-4pm.

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

Must be able to obtain commercial insurance.

Must be able to speak clearly on Nextel.

If interested please call Jodi 651-746-5945

Business Opps & Info

9020

www.groceriesforfree. biz/earnfoodhere Donna 763-227-3607

Sherilynn 612-382-9416

5000

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Health Care

9050

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Health Care

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Help Wanted/ Full Time

Community Editor Technology changes the how of newsgathering but not the what Sun Newspapers is recruiting for fulltime Community Editors to help our suburban readers understand their world.

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

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

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Health Care

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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.

(Includes taxes, insurance, utilities, all operating expenses.)

Call 651-414-6055 for details/showing.

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Help Wanted/ Full Time

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

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

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

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

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work orders Ability to read a tape measure Ability to lift 40 pounds, repetitively Great attitude, adaptable to change, energetic and willing to learn!

Foldcraft Co. 1800 West 94th Street Bloomington, MN 55431 Email: humanresources@ foldcraft.com FAX: 507-789-8363 www.plymold.com AA/EOE *If you have applied to Foldcraft Co. within the past 90 days, no need to reapply.

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

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A group home in Bloomington is looking for outMECHANIC going individuals! 2 yrs Burnsville equipment exp w/DD and valid DL redealer seeks exp mechanic q'd. 3 positions: Awake to service underground Night & 2 weekend Proconstruction equipment gram Counselors. in shop & in field. CDL Email resume to: reqd for field service. Exc yolandad@ thomasalleninc.com benefits. Fax 952-890-4563.

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Security Friendship Village of Bloomington, a continuing care retirement community, seeks a full-time night shift security guard to work Sunday through Thursday from 10:00pm to 6:00am. Duties include conducting security rounds inside and outside of building, completing daily log/report, conduct preliminary investigations, handle and lead in emergency situations, performing minor building and equipment repairs, and routine preventative maintenance.

Qualified candidates must have at least two years of security experience. One to two years minor maintenance experience helpful.

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

Independent Contractor Driver Needed reliable drivers with a class A or B license, passenger and air brake endorsement. Must have current DOT medical card and pass pre-employment drug screen.

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9200

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9500

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9200

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Reader Advisory: the National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license ID, or credit card numbers.

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