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Jewelry storeowner is new chamber of commerce board chair BY ANDREW WIG – SUN NEWSPAPERS Jennifer Bornoldt became the newest board chair of the Richfield Chamber of Commerce this year. Now, in her second month on the job, the owner of Hub Jewelers is tasked with helping to strengthen Richfield’s business community, and in a sense, Richfield itself. Bornholdt looks to pick up where recent board chairs left off and help lead the ongoing redevelopment of Richfield, while luring new members into the Chamber fold. “I think it’s fair to say that Jennifer’s going to keep the momentum going,” Chamber President Steven Lindgren said. The last two chamber chairs, Jim Melssen and Tim Carter, were successful in helping recent projects like the redevelopment of Lyndale Garden Center and Kmart site get off the ground, Lindgren said. And with work on State Highway 62 finished, and access to Lyndale Avenue improved, the Corridor has a bright future, he and other community leaders maintain. But there is work to be done within the chamber itself, the president admitted. “We need to strengthen our membership,” he said. “We didn’t have as many new members last year as we’re used to.” Membership hovers somewhere below 180. At its peak there were around 225, Lindgren said.

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people are naturally busy people and joining the Chamber may not be at the top of their to-do list, she explained. This was the case when she purchased Hub Jewelers in 2004. “When I bought my store I didn’t pick up the

The new phenomenon of strong Richfield caucus turnouts that began four years ago continued Tuesday night, as 271 Richfield residents convened at Richfield High School to voice support for the candidate that will challenge President Barack Obama in November. Results from the nine Richfield precincts mirrored statewide results, with Rick Santorum taking first and garnering 114 non-binding votes. Ron Paul was the second favorite among Richfield caucus-goers, receiving 81 votes. Next came Mitt Romney, with 52, and Newt Gingrich, getting 22 votes. Two resolute Sarah Palin supporters wrote the Alaskan’s name on the yellow slips of paper passed around the high school classrooms. Contrary to the statewide numbers, this year’s caucus turnout was similar to the Republican showing four years ago, when three times more politicos attended than ever before, said Craig Marston, Republican District 63 chair. That time, an open presidential seat and

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Jennifer Bornholdt, the new Richfield Chamber of Commerce board chair, sells jewelry for a living. Now it is her job to sell the Chamber to prospective members and help strengthen Richfield’s business community. (Photo by Andrew Wig – Sun Newspapers) To Bornholdt, the reason to join the chamber is clear. “If you’re going to have a business in the community,” she said, “you should be involved in the business community, which is what the chamber is all about.” At the same time, Bornholdt understands the hesitance of some. Business

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Under-construction CVS store vandalized, again Near-complete Richfield store targeted 3 times in 2 and a half weeks BY ANDREW WIG – SUN NEWSPAPERS The CVS Pharmacy under construction at 6540 Penn Ave. S. in Richfield was vandalized earlier this month for the second time in three days and the third time in two and a half weeks, incurring a cumulative $14,220 to $19,220 in damage, according to Richfield Public Safety. In the most recent trespassing someone broke a lock and entered the building through a roof hatch overnight Feb. 2-3, inflicting an estimated $10,000 to $15,000 in damage, a police incident report states. Interior signs were damaged. Paint cans had been opened and their contents splashed on newly carpeted areas. Caulking had been applied to walls and

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Cub Scouts from Pack 384 pitted their mini wooden dragsters against one another Tuesday, Jan. 31 during the pack’s annual Pinewood Derby at Wood Lake Lutheran Church in Richfield. This time around the speed quotient was kicked up a notch, thanks to a new aluminum track. Also new was a timer equipped with software that analyzed the results of each group of racers, grouping them based on speed. The district derby is scheduled for April 14 at 1 p.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 2739 Stinson Blvd, St. Anthony Village.

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U of M researchers see vegetable consumption at STEM school double Pictures on trays promoted healthy eating, study finds BY ANDREW WIG – SUN NEWSPAPERS Richfield STEM School was the site of a University of Minnesota study last year that found a new way to get kids to eat their vegetables. According to the research letter published Feb. 1 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers affixed pictures of vegetables on lunch trays and observed whether the kindergarten- through- fifth-graders would eat what they saw, and they did. Students picking vegetables in the lunch line more than doubled — from 42 to 96 — on the days their trays had the pictures. Richfield Schools Nutrition Services Supervisor Deb LaBounty understood the logic. “Kids a lot of the time need examples to follow,” she said. “This was almost like a puzzle.” With that in mind, the intriguing results did not surprise. When the researchers came to her with the proposal, “the first thing I thought was,

this could be fantastic, because I think it could work,” LaBounty said. The research took place on a monthly basis for most of last school year, after the U contacted Deb LaBounty through another nutrition director for Saint Paul Schools. Researchers knew they wanted to look at a first ring suburb, and knew LaBounty was open to being studied, she said. Despite the promising results, Richfield Schools are yet to follow the study’s lead and incorporate the visual strategy into the everyday lunch routine. They simply don’t have the time to prepare the trays, LaBounty said. But she added she has been fielding calls from tray manufacturers interested in producing the special vegetable-promoting trays. The search for a way to get roughage in kids’ bellies and ingrain in them healthy eating habits that they may take into adulthood will continue in Richfield Schools. Next, they plan to study whether handing students vegetable samples while they wait in the lunch line could also promote a healthy diet. “Anyway we can get kids to eat their vegetables is a good thing,” LaBounty said.

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Explanation offered in Richfield city garage assessment discrepancy City signed option to sell property to Ron Clark Construction for price well below county-determined value BY ANDREW WIG – SUN NEWSPAPERS Hennepin County has issued an explanation to the $2.5 million discrepancy between its assessment of the Richfield city garages and the price at which the city of Richfield has agreed to sell the property. The question stumped city staff when a resident brought it up during the public comment period at the Jan. 24 City Council meeting. Ghislaine Ball wondered why the city signed an option agreement with Ron Clark construction to sell city garage land for about $416,000, when a 2010 assessment by Hennepin County pegged the property’s value at nearly $3 million. However, the sale, which would allow Edina-based Ron Clark Construction to build a proposed 70-unit apartment complex on the parcel, is yet to occur. Neighbors have opposed the project due to its high-density nature and its designation as a “workforce” — or affordable — housing complex, targeting those with limited incomes. After a week of head-scratching, a Jan.

30 email to the city from County Assessor Kim Jensen offered an explanation to the discrepancy. The answer revolves around the obscure term, “shadow value,” which is the value of non-taxable property. Hennepin County assesses such property every six years, on a “mass basis,” conducting minimal analysis since the land does not generate revenue anyway, according to Jensen’s explanation. “If you have an appraisal, that is going to be your best indication of value,” she wrote. Additionally, the assessment commissioned by the city did not include the buildings, which appraiser Eric Bjorklund determined would actually decrease the property’s value, due to demolition costs. Further explaining the difference, the parcel the city optioned to Ron Clarkj is about 1.7 acres, compared to the 2.2 acres the county evaluated. However, the explanation has led to new objections from Pillsbury Commons opponents. Bjorklund’s assessment was based on a the current medium-high density zoning classification, per Richfield’s comprehensive plan. The city garage land, however would have to be rezoned to high density for the development, and it is unclear is how the change would alter the city garage’s value. During an interview, Bjorklund said he was unsure how the value would change if an assessment assumed high-density zoning.

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Eden Prairie’s registry: A good example to follow Domestic Partner Registry affords some benefits to couples The Eden Prairie City Council is the latest to approve a Domestic Partner Registry that legally enables couples living together and not married to acquire certain benefits. Domestic partners can be any couple, including same-sex and heterosexual couples. After filling out a one-page form and in some cases paying a slight fee, these couples can be eligible for bereavement leave, family leave and insurance benefits at companies that recognize domestic partnerships. The couple must be unmarried and living together, live in the city and be committed to one another to the same extent as married persons are to each other, except for the traditional

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marital status and solemnities. Back in 2008, former Gov. Tim Pawlenty vetoed legislation that would have allowed partners of state, federal and city employees to a have the same benefits reserved for married couples. His veto, however, didn’t prohibit individual cities from approving an ordinance for their own domestic partner registry. Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, Eagan and Richfield have approved these registries. Rochester, Red Wing and Duluth also have them. The Eden Prairie City Council wrestled with the registry before approving it on second reading, 4-1. One council member, Brad

Aho, said it wasn’t needed, that only nine people in neighboring Edina registered for the benefits and only 2 percent of the cities in the state have adopted it. More to the point, he argued that the ordinance undermines marriage because it infers that any marriage is as equal as the partnership. Councilmember Kathy Nelson said the proposal has nothing to do with the proposed marriage amendment that will be on the ballot in November. “The ordinance,” she said, “does not make a statement in favor of or against any state law, and it is not political.” Another council member, Sherry Butcher Wickstrom, reminded that the city has a Manifesto which encourages diversity. It’s a way of acting and not just talking about diversity, she said. Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens was surprised more people didn’t object to the registry. The pattern in cities where it has been

passed is that most people find the registry reasonable. The mayor struck the right chord when she said: “The ordinance may not affect many people, but we deal with things that affect a small number of people all the time, as well as decisions that face all Eden Prairie residents.” That’s the genius of local government; it is local enough to be concerned about all of its neighbors. This action by the Eden Prairie City Council is to be commended, because it enables citizens to get benefits under the law regardless of their marital status as long as they live together in their community. Other cities should follow Eden Prairie’s example. Don Heinzman is an editorial writer for ECM Publishers. Sun Newspapers welcomes responses to this and any other editorial page commentary. Send to: suneditor@acnpapers.com.

Effective ways to close the achievement gap BY JOE NATHAN – GUEST COLUMNIST “This was monumental,” according to Gary Cunningham, vice president at the Northwest Area Foundation in St. Paul. About 200 educators met last week to learn from some of Minnesota’s public schools that have been most effective in closing the achievement gap. They were from district and charter public schools, and they focused on helping students. The African American Leadership Forum (AALF), General Mills Foundation and the University of Minnesota co-sponsored the meeting. Cunningham believes “All children will benefit if this continues.” I agree. Eric Mahmund, co-founder

and executive Director of Harvest Prep in Minneapolis, was one of the keynote speakers. Harvest Prep frequently has appeared on lists of Minnesota’s “Beat the Odds” schools. That’s because despite the fact that more than 90% of its students are from low-income families, and more than 95% are African American, 82% of the schools students tested “proficient” in math, and 76% tested proficient in reading. Both are above the state average. Mahmoud listed five key gaps in Minnesota. He’s found that “schools can overcome all of them.” • Preparation Gap (too many youngsters from low income families come to kindergarten with low birth weight, not having

heard enough words or encouragement. • Time Gap: Given the preparation gap, many youngsters from low-income families need a longer day and a longer year. • Belief gap. Mahmoud called this “the most important gap.” It’s the belief of some people that students from low-income families cannot succeed in school. • Teaching Gap – failing to use research based approaches. • Leadership Gap – More leaders needed who know how to overcome other gaps. Mahmoud recalled the 1979 words of the late Harvard Professor, Ron Edmonds: “How many effective schools would you have to see to be persuaded of the educability of poor children? If your answer is more

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Inside the caucus: BY ANDREW WIG – SUN NEWSPAPERS Republicans in Richfield matched the rest of the state in largely preferring Rick Santorum as the Republican nominee during their caucus Tuesday, Feb. 6. But caucusing is a grass roots process, and one patch in the northwest corner of Richfield had its own findings. Precinct 3 was comprised of participants of all stripes. Most wore plain ones, but one firebrand wore the red, white and blue kind — on his baseball cap, on his tie, on his belt buckle, on his canvass tote. There was also the wife of a hedge fund manager with four kids, the 43-year-old single father of one, the 20-year-old crew-cut blond, the 58-yearold former Swede wearing a buttondown Ed hardy shirt, the 31-year-old daughter of military man, from Savannah, Ga., and more, 29 in all. Arriving early to the school, which hosted in separate rooms the nine Richfield precincts of Senate District 63, the early arrivers have a chance to chat. It is the first caucus for some; others are veterans. Harold Klein, the single father, caucused Democratic the last presidential election, serving as a delegate at the ensuing convention that year. “It seems really laid back here,” he notes. The Democratic caucus, he says, was much more chaotic, so unorganized he voted in the wrong precinct and no on noticed. Jerry Motz, 78, is likewise an experienced caucuser. However, “usually from past caucuses we don’t accomplish very much,” he laments. He wants to grapple with the issues, and while tonight’s discussion will fall short of hand-to-hand combat, there will be some verbal sparring. Former Richfield Mayor Marty Kirsch is the convener for the precinct. He reminds the room there is some pressure to quickly finish their straw poll, but one man who looks like University of Wisconsin men’s basketball coach Bo Ryan, has a problem with that. He will not bow to the impatient outside forces. “I think we came here to discuss and talk about it,” he said. “I don’t know why we’re under anybody’s constraints.” And so they are off, but first they are reminded that this meeting is official. They say the Pledge of Allegiance,

something they did not to at the Democratic proceedings four years ago, Klein notes. Kirsch assigns Brenna Murphy, the Georgian, as secretary. She reads aloud letters from U.S. Senate candidate Dan “Doc” Severson and Hennepin County Sheriff Richard Stanek. They urge the assembled Republicans to restore this country to greatness. With the assemblage’s unifying ideology established, Kirsch explains why everyone is here: Their main order of business is to elect delegates that will attend the district convention in March, when they will feature further political delineation. Then, because this is an informal, formal process, the crowd picks a chair, vice chair and again, a secretary — Murphy was first selected to take notes to kick off the meeting, but now the rest of the room has to agree that she is indeed fit for the job. They decide she is; her handwriting is just fine, one says. They pick Kirsch, the convener, to continue to lead the room, this time as the official precinct chair. A stout man who looks to be in his 30s is selected as vice chair.

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All well and good, “but I’m afraid we’re gonna need somebody with a backbone very thick, because they’re gonna pull out stuff on these candidates like we won’t believe. Whoever that candidate is, is gonna have a heck of a time,” she predicts. “And I think Newt Gingrich will

stand up and stand firm. And yeah, he’s got problems, but they’re gonna find problems with everybody.” Daniel Daehlin, the one with the belt buckle, agrees. He would pay to see Gingrich debate Obama, he says. “We INSIDE THE CAUCUS: TO PAGE 11

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Inside the caucus FROM PAGE 9 need (Barry) Goldwaters and a reincarnation of Ronald Reagan. We don’t need a John McCain redux.” And definitely not Ron Paul, says Daehlin, a self-described former libertarian. He will later refer to the candidate’s supporters as Ron Paul supporters as “Ron Paulistas,” to Murphy’s objection. He says Sept. 11, 2001, brought him back from his naïve libertarian fantasy land, and it is Paul’s Dove-ish foreign policy that concerns him, especially considering that it is “very likely in the next couple of months” that Iran will “lob some missiles over Tel Aviv.” He has picked a tough crowd, however. If Iran bombs Tel Aviv or other extreme global conflicts arise, Paul would go, “OK, so how do we deal with this, and he probably blows some (stuff) stuff up and takes care of it,” says Murphy, the military daughter. And besides, says one man, war is mainly a remote endeavor these days, so Paul’s inclination to reduce the U.S. military’s foreign presence is justifiable. “It’s people pushing buttons and missiles flying all over the place,” he

New Gingrich supporter Daniel Paul Daehlin vehemently argues against Ron Paul for the Republican nomination at Tuesday’s Republican caucus in Richfield. He cited concerns over Paul’s Middle East policy and showed worry that Paul may splinter the party by running as an independent should he not be nominated. (Photo by Andrew Wig – Sun Newspapers) observes. “This isn’t World War II. We’re not invading Normandy anymore.”

And anyway, there is plenty to concern U.S. citizens within their own borders, the Paul backers say. Murphy

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Rep. Ellison talks with Richfield middle-schoolers Answers to the world’s problems are in their heads, he tells them

Rep. Keith Ellison speaks casually with Richfield Middle School students as they pitch their questions during a round-table discussion Monday. The students said they were impressed and nervous, but settled down as the halfhour conversation covering a wide range of topics got underway. (Photo by Andrew Wig – Sun Newspapers)

BY ANDREW WIG – SUN NEWSPAPERS Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) says he doesn’t worry about inspiring people. He may have done just that, however, when he visited Richfield Middle School Monday for a round table discussion with a selection of six 6-8 graders. As the students quizzed Ellison on a range of topics, the question came up: Do you feel you’ve inspired anyone to follow in your footsteps? “I don’t know. I don’t think about things like that,” the U.S. congressman said. “I just do the best that I can do and try to set a good example and if something I said or did makes someone want to be a better person, then that’s good.” Whether or not it’s his aim, it turns out, “he’s a very inspiring guy,” said Sam Yiglowski, one of the participating middle-schoolers. “His words just make so much sense. He’s a very powerful speaker.”

Ellison took a relaxed tact as he addressed the students by name during the session organized by the middle school for Black History Month. The representative is notable as the first Muslim elected to U.S. House of Representatives and first African American from Minnesota elected to the seat.

Monday’s conversation varied widely, touching on race relations to start, as Ellison explained how prejudice is based on stereotypes and how stereotyping is so prevalent because it is easy. It allows someone to say about a stranger, “I know all I need to know about them,” the congressman explained.

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He went on to tell the students to not let their youth hold them back, that they have the same mental tools as adults. “An adult brain doesn’t actually work quicker or better than your brain,” he explained. Although ideas from a young brain may seem radical, do not be deterred, Ellison told the students. “I don’t ever want you to think that just because you’re looking at a problem in a way that other people have never looked at before, that somehow you’re wrong,” he said. “You may have just come up with the most creative way to solve the problem.” After all, adults don’t always know better “because their older, not all the time,” the 48-year old insisted. “You guys are creative and talented and the answer to today’s problems and tomorrow’s problems is in your mind.” After the pep-talk portion of the discussion, Ellison spoke on what many know him for best: his religion, and his experience taking office as the first Muslim in his position. For round table participant K.J Thompson, the topic was the of source Ellison’s most notable comment. On being the first Muslim in his position: “He didn’t even think it was a big deal,” Thompson said. “Why is everybody tripping that I’m a Muslim?” Ellison said, recalling his thought when he first took his seat in Congress. He said he later came to understand the buzz he generated due to sentiment regarding Muslims in a post 9-11 world. One student asked if he might ever seek a seat higher than Congress. “I’m not planning on it,” Ellison said, “but if the opportunity ever emerges, I might take it.” So he may gain more power, and that was Ellison’s underlying message. Power: These students have it. “What I said about believing as a young person that you have good things to contribute, embrace that. That’s serious.” Following the message, students, who had the weekend to prepare for the visit, said they were both impressed and nervous as Ellison walked though the Media Center doors, but settled down as the conversation began. “When he first walked in the room I just felt his boss-ness fill the room. I was kind of nervous,” said Thompson, “but then I’m just thinking in my head, he’s kind of short.” Thompson took Ellison’s message of empowerment to heart. He doesn’t know what exactly he wants to do when he grows up, but know one thing: “I want to be a boss.”

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Caucus FROM PAGE 1 an enlivened Ron Paul contingent contributed to the jump in participants, according to Marston. But it was Santorum coming up big this year, thanks in large part to a block of seniors coming out to show their support for the candidate, Marston said, noting he encountered a number of them who had never caucused before. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A couple of them mentioned the last debate in Florida,â&#x20AC;? said Marston, a Santorum supporter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Santorum didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t speak a lot but every time he spoke it was about the issues.â&#x20AC;? Perhaps a clean-beaked Santorum swept in to steal a loosed worm from

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the squabbling birds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stick to the issues. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I kept hearing from the other people,â&#x20AC;? Marston said. Caucuses also passed resolutions within their individual precincts to be passed along the district convention. The resolutions had not yet been compiled, but broadly supported, according to Marston, was the measure to require voter identification at the polls. Another popular sentiment, he said, was to remove some of the minutiae from the Republican platform, which is currently â&#x20AC;&#x153;16 pages long at 12-point font,â&#x20AC;? he noted. At the Richfield caucus, which included Fort Snelling, 111 delegates were selected to represent their precincts at the district convention, although the process was not all that selective - anyone who wanted to be a delegate had was granted their wish. One of them was Harold Klein of

precinct 3, which is in the northwest corner of Richfield. The last time the 43-year-old single father of three caucused it was at a democratic gathering. That time he voted for President Barack Obama, the first time he had ever voted Democrat. Back in the Republican fold, Klein was looking to influence the outcome in favor of Paul. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just want to make a difference,â&#x20AC;? Klein said. While his favorite took a distant second place in the state, Paul took first in Kleinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s precinct, getting 12 out of 29 votes. Santorum, Romney and Gingrich evenly split the remainder. Paul would have had more supporters from Richfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s northwest pocket, but a common sentiment in Precinct 3 was a lack of confidence that the Texas lawmaker could actually make their votes count, and prevail in November. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love Ron Paul,â&#x20AC;? said one Precinct

3 caucusser. But the stay-at-home mother of three, wife of a hedge fund manager questioned the candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s electoral wherewithal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to choose people that can win,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like what he has to say, but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s electable.â&#x20AC;? In the Precinct 3 gathering, each candidate received vocal support during the discussion preceding the poll, although Santorum received the least. Nevertheless, with Santorum prevailing in Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado Tuesday, Marston believes the candidate will stay alive at least until â&#x20AC;&#x153;Super Tuesday,â&#x20AC;? when 10 states pick their favorites. So the conversation will continue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talk about the issues, because people are concerned about the economy and not having jobs,â&#x20AC;? Marston said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Debate is good. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good ideas on both sides.â&#x20AC;?

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Cheryl Stepney used the Kolbe Index to help change her life and its direction. (Photo by Mike Hanks - Sun Newspapers) client through results that are displayed on a four-color chart with numerical values plotting their location on a spectrum in each of the four areas. “It’s interesting to get scores back. Unlike an IQ test, there are no wrong answers. This is a test to understand yourself better,” said Stepney. What she learned has helped Stepney in the way she relates to clients as a technologist in the computer industry. She now understands how individuals want her to communicate with them. “I can tell now who needs high facts, low facts, and it’s made me more successful,” she said. “When you can interpret through observation how to understand and communicate with clients better, they think you’re a genius.” As Stepney looks at her own future, she sees how the Kolbe Index is key for Boomers trying to decide how to spend the rest of their careers and beyond.

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Ron Timm of Minnetonka thought he was having a heart attack. That served as a wake-up call for him to pursue a new lifestyle that emphasizes simplicity.

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“When you’re on your death bed, no one is going to say, ‘I wish I’d spent another four or five hours every week at the office.’” From that moment on, he wanted to do something different with his life. He started by going back to graduate school, and ended up writing his doctoral dissertation on Exit Strategies from Corporate America Using Voluntary Simplicity Principals. Timm not only read a couple hundred contemporary books on the subject, but also relied on the writing of philosophers hundreds of years old. “Philosophers call it voluntary simplicity,” he said. “It’s about living below your means. It gives you time to enjoy the things that are meaningful.” Timm left his job and opened his own graphic arts business. After 15 years, he decided to close the doors

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and pursue two passions, photography and teaching. Since then, he has helped support his family with his photographs, and teaching photography at the college, community education and through one-on-one instruction as a photo coach. He also wanted to spend his life helping others find peace of mind and a better quality of life through reducing expenses. His course, “Living Better on Less” is now offered in communities all over the metro area. “It’s inspirational to teach the course,” said Timm. “I hear lots of interesting stories from people who were about to retire and now can’t afford to, or who lost their jobs, or just decided they had to cut back.” Timm recalls a corporate attorney friend who decided to leave her job for greater peace of mind. “When she sold her house and bought a less

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to get out of credit card debt. So whether the simple living strategies are voluntary or born of necessity, Timm believes they are the key to having a life that is, “outwardly simple and inwardly rich.” He no longer works in an office, and he no longer lives in a lake house. Instead, he and his wife live in a less expensive but lovely home in Minnetonka and rent out the downstairs to live for next to nothing. Hanging on his wall is one of his favorite photographs, two Adirondack chairs with a window box full of blossoms behind them. For Timm that picture embodies the philosophies he shares with the world: voluntary simplicity, live below your means, make time to sit out on the porch. For more information on Ron Timm’s class offerings, go to www.rontimm.com.

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EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY – FEB. 17 THROUGH FEB. 23 F R I D AY

17 Tax Assistance Where: Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave. S. When: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Info: cityofrichfield.org Girls Varsity Basketball: Richfield vs. Mahtomedi Where: Richfield High School When: 7 p.m. Info: classicsuburban.org

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18 Metro Flyers RC Club Meets Where: Richfield High School gym, 7001 Harriet Ave. When: 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Info: 952-440-6300

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19 Cross-County Ski Lessons Where: Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield When: 1-2:30 p.m. Info: 612-861-9365

Richfield High School Dance Team Fundraiser Where: Richfield High School gym, 7001 Harriet Ave. When: 5-8:30 p.m. Info: 612-226-4500

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20 St. Olaf Conversation Conversations: “Millennial Oles: Consternation and Hope” Where: VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Dr., Richfield When: 8:30 a.m. Info: 888-865-6537 Richfield Boys Basketball Booster Club Where: Richfield High School Gym, 7001 Harriet Ave. When: 7:30-9 p.m. Info: 612-312-6366

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School Board Meeting Where: Richfield High School, 7001 Harriet Ave S. When: 7 p.m. Info: 612-798-6000

Choir Concert Where: Richfield High School When: 7 p.m. Info: classiccuburban.org

Family Story Time Where: Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Ave. S., Richfield When: All day Info: 612-543-6200

Book Discussion Where: Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave. S. When: 11 a.m. Info: 612-861-9385

23 Cornerstone Conferences on Violence and Abuse Where: 3 Appletree Square, Bloomington When: All day Info: 952-884-0376 Arts and Crafts Where: Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave. S. When: 9:15-11 a.m. Info: 612-861-9385

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Stephen and Mary Munt of Richfield, MN announce the engagement of their daughter Emily Carol Anne Munt to Chad Patrick Dahl, son of Jack and Donna Dahl of Bloomington, MN. Emily received her Bachelor of Science degree in Management form Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN. She currently works downtown Minneapolis as a Category Manager for Retell Partners. Emily currently resides in Minneapolis, MN. Chad attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth for four years and returned home to complete his Bachelor of Science degree in

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Bob & Karen Reed Congratulations to Bob and Karen Reed who Celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on February 10, 2012. They currently reside in Edina, MN. Congratulations Mom and Dad!

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LEGAL NOTICES Public Notice

Probate Notice

(Official Publication) NOTICE OF TERMINATION B&B Hardwood Flooring, LLC has been terminated and is winding up its affairs. This termination has been filed with the MN Secretary of State on November 22, 2011. Any claims wanting to be filed should be sent to Krentz Law Firm at 47 196th Street, Ste 100, Star Prairie, WI 54026, within 90 days of this notice.

(Official Publication) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN DISTRICT COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 27-PA-PR-12-131 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND CODICIL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re the Estate of: Mary A. Jenkins, Decedent

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Public Notice (Official Publication) NOTICE OF SALE AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or Shurgard TRS. Inc. will conduct sales(s) at Public Storage located at Hiawatha 25550: 3245 Hiawatha Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55406-2415. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell at public auction on February 27, 2012 at 2:30 pm personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items. The name of the person(s) whose personal property is to be sold is as follows: 1006 - Abdullah, Hassan; 1136 - Norris Jr, Donald; 1214 - Donnell, Chasity; 1257 - Spears, Gemini; 1261 - Moore, Charisse; 1307 - Schultz, Linda; 1355 Hussein, Lul; 1511 - Lindsey, Jason; 1577 - Ali, Hawa S; 1607 - Redkettle, Nicole; 1670 - Jones, Pamela; 1680 Bogan, Michael D; 1701 - Payton, Deneice; 1722 - Neadeau, Cassandra; 1731 Howe, Dominique; 1761 - Rhodes, Jonte M; 1805 - Murphy, Edward B; 1806 Brown, Theresa; 1827 - Kirkhan, Arquissha; 1867 - Webb, Janice; 2111 - Kron, Tammy; 2117 - Land, Dale; 2133 Checa, Felipe; 2150 - Ivy, Tiffani; 2237 Stuhr, Abbey; 2240 - Washington, Gregory; 2407 - Glavich, Sean; 2514 - Lobley, Denzel; 2520 - Gaaddasaar, Mukhtar. (Feb. 9 & 16, 2012) PS 25550 D2-Hiawatha-Feb27 Auction

Public Notice (Official Publication) NOTICE OF SALE AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY PS Orangeco, Inc and/or Shurgard TRS, Inc will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage located at Richfield 08317: 200 West 78th Street, Richfield, MN 55423. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell at public auction on February 27, 2012 at 3:00 pm personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items. The name of the person(s) whose personal property is to be sold is as follows: 0118 - Taylor, Melissa; 0143 - Nowroski, Dyanna; 0197 - Jorgenson, Gale; 0211 Williams, Henry; 0222 - Seahorn, Marlon; 0247 - Hoberg, Allysen; 0325 - Mark Johnson; 0393 - Jones, De Angela; 0495 - Donnelly, Trevor; 0512 - Schloss, Brinda; 0580 - Knox, Roger; 0603 - Redman, Ward; 0632 - Russell, Harlan; 0638 Allen, Tim; 0823 - Kunn, Pauline; 0905 Kannapiran, Arun; 0917 - Finn, Tim. (Feb. 9 & 16, 2012) PS 08317 D2-Richfield-Feb27 Auction

Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s will dated November 26, 1996 and codicil to the will, dated March 5, 2010, has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Amy Lynn Jenkins Garrison, whose address is 10121 Laurel Drive, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, 55347, as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any Heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: February 2, 2012 Alonna Warns Registrar Mark Thompson Court Administrator Pro Se Amy Jenkins Garrison 10121 Laurel Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55347 952-933-3114 (Feb. 9 & 16, 2012) D2-JenkinsProbate

Probate Notice (Official Publication) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN DISTRICT COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 27-PA-PR-12-134 NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re the Estate of: David Scott Schierman Decedent Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Christie K. Toenies, whose address is 23322 361st Avenue, Henderson, MN 56044, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate.

Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice if further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: February 2, 2012 Julie Peterson Registrar Mark S. Thompson Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Jennifer S. Santini MN# 0390487 5200 Willson Road, Suite 150 Edina, MN 55424 Telephone: 952-836-2652 email: jen@sykorasantini.com (Feb. 9 & 16, 2012) D2-SchiermanProbate

Probate Notice (Official Publication) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN DISTRICT COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 27-PA-PR-12-132 NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) In Re the Estate of: Sharon L. Peterson, Decedent Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Charles E. Bryan whose address is 4856 3rd Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55419, as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any Heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this

Notice or the claims will be barred.

Meeting of January 9, 2012

Dated: February 2, 2012 Julie Peterson Registrar

2. Approved General Disbursements of January 23, 2012 in the amount of $516,888.09

Mark S. Thompson Court Administrator

3. Approved Investments and Electronic Transfers for December, 2011

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(Official Publication) CITY OF RICHFIELD Public Hearing Notice REGARDING: The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request for an amendment to a conditional use permit for an outdoor relief area adjacent to a dog kennel. Note – This application represents a revised proposal for an outdoor relief area. This proposal requests permission for an outdoor relief area that will be located behind the existing building and adjacent to the alley. WHEN: Monday, February 27, 2012 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Richfield Municipal Center – City Council Chambers 6700 Portland Avenue SUBJECT ADDRESS: 6315 Penn Avenue LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Please contact the Community Development Department for the legal description. QUESTIONS: For more information, call Melissa Poehlman, City Planner, 612/861-9760. HOW TO COMMENT: Attend the hearing and you will be heard or submit written comments. NANCY GIBBS City Clerk AUXILIARY AIDS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 96 HOURS IN ADVANCE TO THE CITY CLERK AT 612861-9738. (Feb. 16, 2012) D2-6315PennAve

School District 280 (Official Publication) MINUTES Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Independent School District 280, Richfield Public Schools The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District 280, Hennepin County, Richfield, Minnesota, was held on Monday, January 23, 2012, at the District Board Room, 7001 Harriet Avenue So., Richfield, MN 55423. The regular school board meeting was called to order by Chair Belkengren, at 7:00 p.m. with the following members in attendance: Ashmead, Belkengren, Easterwood, Etienne, Lamberger and Nollenberger . Absent: None. Superintendent Slotterback and Directors Michael Schwartz and Kate Trewick were also present. DELEGATIONS 1. Presented Golden Apple Awards to Katie Jacques and Steven Bucko 2. Heard Presentation by Sustology ROUTINE MATTERS (approved unanimously) 1. Approved Minutes of the Regular

1. Approved all personnel items as presented 1. Approved Sustology Solar Panel Lease Agreements 2. Approved Board Policy 101-District Goals

the Court within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred. Dated: 2/7/12 Jay M. Quam Judge of District Court Mark S Thompson District Court Administrator Tracy Mitchell Attorney for Petitioner Attorney ID # 12560X 14 First Avenue SE, P.O. Box 300 Elbow Lake, MN 56531-0300 218-685-4452 (Feb. 16 & 23, 2012) D2-MortensenProbate

NEW BUSINESS 1. Approved HSSC Joint Powers Agreement 2. Approved Designation of Depositories 3. Postponed Fiscal Year 2013 End Fund Balance Target 4. Approved Lease Purchase Authorization – School Buses 5. Approved Authorization for RMS Roof Bid 6. Accepted three donations The regular meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m. The preceding is a summary of the official minutes, which are on file in the District Office, 7001 Harriet Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota. The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, February 6, 2012. David J. Lamberger, Board of Education Clerk (Feb. 16, 2012) D2-280Jan23Min

Probate Notice (Official Publication) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN IN DISTRICT COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Court File No. 27-PA-PR-12-158 In Re: Estate of Curtiss Merrill Mortensen, Deceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: It is Ordered and Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of March, 2012, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., a hearing will be held in the above named Court at Minneapolis, Minnesota, on petition of Michael C. Mortensen for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the above named decedent, and for the appointment of Michael C. Mortensen, whose address is 3031 Ewing Avenue S, Apt. 242, Minneapolis, MN 55416, as personal representative of the estate of the above named decedent in unsupervised administration, and that any objections thereto must be filed with the Court. That, if proper, and no objections are filed, a personal representative will be appointed to administer the estate, to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses, and sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the estate. Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Clerk of

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Richfield’s girls basketball team plays host to Mahtomedi at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, and travels to Tartan for a 7:30 p.m. game Tuesday, Feb. 21. The Spartans are ranked third in the state (Class 3A).

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Richfield sophomore Obsa Ali attempts an escape during a 113-pound wrestling match earlier this season. Ali earned AllClassic Suburban Conference honors with a second-place effort in the league’s tournament Feb. 4.

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Ali, Lettow and Dyer are second in Classic Suburban tourney Richfield/Edina Rampage wrestlers achieved success in the Classic Suburban Conference tournament Feb. 4. Three Rampage wrestlers claimed allconference honors – Richfield sophomore Obsa Ali (second at 113 pounds), Edina senior James Lettow (second at 132) and Richfield senior Mike Dyer (second at heavyweight). The Richfield/Edina co-op squad had three wrestlers place third and receive allconference honorable mention. Honorable mention wrestlers were Richfield ninth-grader Christian Wellens (126), Richfield junior Chandler Arredondo (195) and Edina senior David Nelson (220). The Rampage defeated Fridley 58-16 in a dual meet Feb. 9 at home. It was Senior Night for the Richfield/Edina wrestlers. Senior winners were Lettow (132), Richfield’s Gyasi Lymon (152), Edina’s Jake Hardacker (170), Edina’s Will Youel (182), Nelson (220) and Richfield’s Willie Kusnier (heavyweight). “It was Senior Night and our wrestlers were up to the challenge,” said Rampage co-head coach Eric Herrmann. “We claimed victory in decisive fashion.” Rampage wrestlers will be required to split up for section competition. Richfield will participate in the Class 2A, Section 5 team tournament Saturday, Feb. 18, at Totino-Grace High School. Section 5 individual action is Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24-25, at Fridley High School. Edina wrestlers will travel to Farmington for the Class 3A, Section 2 team competition Feb. 18. The Hornets will participate in the section individual tournament Feb. 24-25 at Shakopee High School.

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The Holy Angels Alpine skier has qualified for state competition. Skogmo placed sixth with a combined two-run time of 1 minute, 1.61 seconds at the Section 4 meet Feb. 9 at Wild Mountain. Holy Angels finished ninth as a team in the section.

Sarah Nygaard The Richfield High School Nordic skier qualified for the state meet with a sixth-place time of 37:23.9 in individual pursuit competition Feb. 7 at the Section 3 meet at Theodore Wirth Park.

Mick Dhein The high-scoring Richfield boys hockey forward entered the final weeks of the regular season fourth in the metro area with 56 points on 23 goals and 33 assists.

Mario Bianchi The Holy Angels boys hockey forward has 20 goals and 24 assists for 44 points in 21 games. The Stars are 7-12-2 overall.

Andy Petersen period to pull out a 6-4 Classic Suburban Conference boys hockey victory over Henry Sibley Feb. 9 at West St. Paul Arena. Tyler Martinez had a hat trick with all of his goals coming in the third period. Kody Ahlstrand, Mick Dhein and Trigve Duryea scored the other Spartan goals. Dhein picked up three assists. Sam Schrick and Tim Harris added two assists each. Richfield goalie John Meyer made 27 saves.

Richfield girls split Richfield, ranked third in the state (Class 3A), split a pair of girls basketball games last week. The Spartans defeated Hill-Murray 6442 Feb. 10 to boost their record to 18-4. Richfield is first in the Classic Suburban Conference at 9-1. Jessica January scored 22 points and

Bry Guyton came through with 18 points. Hailey Lindblom and Hannah Wise scored eight and seven points each. Simley upset the Spartans 61-58 Feb. 6. January led the Richfield offense with 23 points. Leah Barnes scored 11 points. Richfield’s other leading scorers were Lindblom (nine), Wise (seven) and Victoria Williams (six).

Boys fall to Hill-Murray Richfield lost 89-81 to Hill-Murray in a high-scoring Classic Suburban boys basketball game Feb. 10. Jared Noonan was the Spartans’ leading scorer with 19 points. Shawn Bear scored 17 points. Deshawn Jones finished with 14. Eric Jimson and Louis Williams scored eight points each. Dan Beyel added seven points.

Peterson broke a Richfield boys swimming record with a winning time of 55.35 seconds in the 100yard backstroke at the Hibbing Invitational Feb. 4. Petersen also won the 50 freestyle (23.03).

Tyler Martinez Martinez had a hat track as the Richfield boys hockey team defeated Henry Sibley 6-4 in a Classic Suburban Conference game Feb. 9 at West St. Paul Arena.

Brett Pierce The Holy Angels senior signed a National Letter of Intent on Feb. 1 to play football at North Dakota State University.

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Bauer, Nygaard head to state Nordic ski meet Spartan seniors secure state berths with high Section 3 finishes BY GREG KLEVEN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Jake Bauer and Sarah Nygaard will represent Richfield High School in the state Nordic ski meet Thursday, Feb. 17, at Giants Ridge Ski Area in Biwabik. Both Spartan skiers qualified for state with high finishes in the Section 3 Nordic meet Feb. 7 at Theodore Wirth Park. Bauer placed fourth in the boys pursuit competition. His combined time in the 5K classic and freestyle races was 30 minutes, 21.5 seconds. Nygaard was ninth in the girls pursuit competition. She completed the two 5K races in 37:23.9. “We knew Bauer had a shot to go to state,” said Richfield coach Steve Mills. “Once he realized he was in fourth place going into the afternoon freestyle race, he was ecstatic. “Bauer held on to fourth place in the freestyle race and avoided getting tangled into any clumps of skiers to slow him down. He has skied Theodore Wirth a lot, knows the course well and had a quick tempo on the hills. Bauer had the ability to stay on top of the snow.”

Nygaard was 17th after the morning classic race but came back in the freestyle (skate) race to clinch her state spot. “There were some doubts on how she could make up that much ground after the classic race,” said Mills. “But we gave her strategies to help her catch eight skiers ahead of her in the skate race. “Sarah is the first girl in Richfield Nordic history to go to state. She skied with tenacity and wasn’t going to be denied.” State boys and girls 5K freestyle races begin at 10 and 11 a.m. Thursday, followed by the 5K classic races at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. In the Section 3 boys team competition, Richfield placed fifth with 302 points. St. Paul Central was first (367) in the 12-team field. Richfield’s Ben Nygaard finished 30th (33:51.8) and Nelson Soto Moreno was 31st (33:53.2). Jake Beaudet placed 37th (34:59.4) and Moses Mugwanja was 52nd (37:38.4). Nate Luttenegger and Zach Coughlin also competed for the Spartans. Richfield’s girls squad was sixth of 12 teams with 278 points. Burnsville won the team title with 375 points. The Spartans’ Kellin Swanson finished 33rd (41:45.5) and Erica Strom was 38th (42:22.9). Erin Brault placed 45th

Above, Richfield senior Jake Bauer competes in the Section 3 Nordic ski meet Feb. 7 at Theodore Wirth Park. Bauer qualified for state with a fourth-place pursuit finish. At left, Sarah Nygaard, a Richfield senior, glides down a hill during the Section 3 Nordic ski meet Feb. 7. She earned a state spot by finishing ninth in the meet. (Photos courtesy of Todd Bauer) (44:08.4) and Leah Mohn came in 47th (44:16.2). Alex Schulz and Laurel

Youngquist also participated for the Richfield girls team.

Petersen shatters Spartan swim record in backstroke Richfield standout wins twice in Hibbing Invitational BY GREG KLEVEN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Richfield’s Andy Petersen has been on a record-setting pace in recent boys swimming action. Petersen was a dominating force for the Spartans at the Hibbing (Feb. 4) and the Minneapolis Laker (Jan. 28) invitational meets. Petersen sparked the Spartans to a fourth-place finish in the Hibbing Invitational. Grand Rapids won the Hibbing meet with 356 points, followed by Simley (351), Bloomington Jefferson (341), Richfield (281), Hibbing (227), Virginia (227), Duluth (208), Superior, Wis. (153) and Bemidji (133).

Petersen broke a Richfield varsity school record by winning the 100-yard backstroke in 55.35 seconds. The previous record of 55.67 was set in 1991. “It was exciting to watch Andy take down an old record like that,” said Richfield coach Marc Hamren. “His 100 backstroke performance was one of the highlights of the meet.” Petersen also won the 50 freestyle (23.03). Teammates Matt Graham and Mohab Eid were fourth and fifth with times of 23.26 and 23.32. Richfield’s 400 freestyle relay team created excitement as well, winning with a pool-record time of 3 minutes, 20.03 seconds. Members of that relay were Eid, Matt Graham, Petersen and Duncan Pederson. Richfield’s first-place 200 medley relay consisted of Petersen, Max Hamilton, Pederson and Matt Graham. The Spartans’ time was a season-best 1:41.06. Pederson achieved a personal-best

time of 55.65 while placing third in the 100 butterfly. Max Hamilton was sixth in that event (1:00.31). Eid and Matt Graham finished second and third in the 100 freestyle with times of 50.09 and 51.52. Richfield’s seventh-place 200 freestyle relay members were Max Hamilton, Eid, Josh Graham and Ryder Klopp. In the 100 breaststroke, Max Hamilton was second (1:02.71) and Pederson placed fourth (1:05.31).

Spartans place fifth Richfield was fifth of seven teams in the Minneapolis Laker Invitational Jan. 28 at Minneapolis Southwest High School. Chaska was first (278), followed by Forest Lake (269), Southwest/Henry (264.5), St. Louis Park (188.5) and Richfield (136). South/Washburn/Roosevelt was sixth (129) and Armstrong placed seventh (126).

Peterson put on another winning show in this invitational. He won the 100 backstroke in 56.62 seconds. He also took first in the 200 individual medley (2:08.21). Eid was second in the 200 freestyle (1:52.26) and 500 freestyle (5:13.70). Richfield’s fourth-place 200 medley relay team consisted of Matt Graham, Petersen, Ken Mayo and Eid. The Spartans’ time was 1:52.26. Matt Graham won the 50 freestyle in 22.99. He also placed second in the 100 freestyle (50.17). Richfield finished third in the 200 freestyle relay (1:36.29). Members of that relay were Petersen, Matt Graham, Nate Libra and Eid. Richfield Middle School pool is the site of the Section 2A boys swimming meet. Swimming preliminaries begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. Swimming finals are 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. Section 2A diving starts at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23.

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Stars fall in section girls hockey playoffs Holy Angels was eliminated in the first round of the Section 2A girls hockey tournament Feb. 9 at Parade Ice Garden. The Stars lost 8-0 to Blake and finished the season 3-22-1. The Bears scored twice in the first period before breaking the game open with four goals in the second period and two goals in the final period. Holy Angels goalie Caroline Riester finished with 25 saves. Shakopee defeated Holy Angels 8-1 in Missota Conference action Feb. 2. The Stars had a 1-11 league record. Lauren Victor scored the lone Stars’ goal with Julia Coulter assisting. Holy Angels blanked Farmington 2-0 Jan. 31 as Amanda Navratil and Anna Johnson scored goals. Coulter picked up an assist. Stars goalie Maddie Karl stopped 43 shots.

Boys blank Chaska Holy Angels has a lock on second place in Missota Conference boys hockey with an 8-2-2 record. The Stars are 812-2 overall. Holy Angels blanked Chaska 9-0 Feb. 9 as Tony Haeg scored four goals. Other Holy Angels scorers were Jake

Holy Angels eighthgrade forward Amanda Navratil (16) battles Kennedy’s Kalli McCullen for the puck during nonconference hockey action. Navratil and her Stars teammates were eliminated in Section 2A firstround action losing 8-0 to Blake Feb. 9 at Parade Ice Garden. (Photo by Brian Nelson – Contributing Photographer) O’Keefe (two), Frankie Mork, Tommy Sullivan and Parker Loving. Goalie Danny De Grace made 18 saves. Holy Angels shut out Shakopee 7-0 Feb. 2. Mario Bianchi came through with two goals. Also scoring were Christian Wise, Haeg, Mork, Aammir Freese and Trevor

Meador. Goalie Brett Pierce was credited with 22 saves.

Stars net victory Holy Angels improved its boys basketball record to 11-8 with a 60-54 Missota Conference victory over Chanhassen Feb. 10.

The Stars trailed 30-16 at halftime before outscoring the Storm 44-24 in the second half. Three Holy Angels players scored in double figures – Danny Sullivan (15 points), Delshon Strickland (12) and Jordan Dembley (10). Sam Keis chipped in with nine points. Holy Angels defeated Northfield 75-39 Jan. 24. Leading scorers for the Stars were Dembley (16 points), Sullivan (12), Keis (11) and Charlie Koontz (nine).

Banovetz paces HA Kate Banovetz has been one of the most consistent scorers on the Holy Angels girls basketball team this season. Banovetz scored 18 points in a 50-41 loss to Totino-Grace Feb. 1. Hanna Tjossem finished with nine points. Chanhassen defeated Holy Angels 7049 Feb. 10 as Banovetz had 13 points. Evan Wise scored 12 points. Danielle Mendez and Kara Caron chipped in with six points each. Northfield beat the Stars 68-50 Jan. 24. Wise scored 12 points, while Brooke Bowlin, Banovetz and Caron had nine each. – Compiled by Greg Kleven

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1-800-535-5727 Social Clubs & Events

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

1500

Professional Services

1505

Selling or Buying Gold & Silver

1510

Accountants & Tax Svcs

Debbie Yerys Individ & Small Business

30 Yrs Exp. Enrolled Agent Free E Filing 612-272-3434

2050

Building & Remodeling

* HOME REMODELING * Specializing in Bathrooms Quality Work w/ Reasonable Rates. 20+ yrs Owner on the Job Site! Rob 612-578-4897

TLC TAX 494 & 35W 952-948-1105 www.tlcfinancial.com

2000

2050

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

952-472-5670

Building & Remodeling

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

ARTHUR THEYSON CONSTRUCTION

WORK GUARANTEED

TheysonConstruction.com

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

952-894-6226 / 612-239-3181

FREE ESTIMATES Insured, Bonded & Licensed No. 20011251

* WANTED * US Coins, Currency Proofs, Mint Sets, Collections, Gold, Estates & Jewelry Will Travel. 27 yrs exp Cash! Dick 612-986-2566

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

Mark 612-802-9686

952-898-4444

Cabinetry & Counters

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

The The Original Original

The

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

Carpet Cleaning

2100

LiveClean Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning 952-388-6300 lccarpetcleaning.com

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

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

Building & Remodeling

2050

Building & Remodeling

Since 1949 The Origina

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

• •

We Specialize In:

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(MN# 20215366) •

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

Free Estimates

952-882-8888

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Family Owned & Operated

www.capstonebros.com Lic. #BC609967

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• Replacement Windows • Glass Block Windows

CONCRETE & MASONARY

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

John 952-882-0775

www.basementwindowguy.com CAPSTONE BROS. Frank Gardner Construction • Lic. #20632396

• Roofing • Siding •INC Windows CONTRACTING,

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

Free Est. & Insured:

We Work Year Round!

651-208-8210

CONTRACTING, INC

2100

Affordable Concrete & Chimney Work

BASEMENT WINDOW GUY

CAPSTONE BROS.

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

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QUALITY SERVICE • Since • 1949

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

Origina

2050

2100

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

Drexler Cabinets

2080

Carpet & Vinyl

2090

Custom Cabinet Making Laminate Counter Tops The 952-881-5331

Lic#BC073200

Business Services

Building & Remodeling

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

2070

Stauber & Associates PA

www.staubercpa.com 952-238-9500

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

2050

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

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$44

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LOCATION

1090

TRANSPORTATION

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

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1030

INDEX

952-392-6888

TO PLACE YOUR AD

BY PHONE: BY FAX: BY MAIL:

BUSINESS SERVICES

2130

Decks

Decks 3 & 4 Season Porches

Pool/Hot Tub Surrounds

Specializing in: CT CONSTRUCTION Custom Build & Remodel

Design, Create, Inspire.

612-327-7843 ctconstruction.net License #20588723

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

Jon Dimich Deck Creations

612-418-3677 Lic 20490464

www.jddeckcreations.com

2170

Drywall

Alliance Drywall

(952) 431- 9970

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

Dan 651-235-7997

Richfield Sun-Current – Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012 – www.minnlocal.com

2170

Drywall

Ceiling & Plaster Repair Free Ests Owner/Operator Reiman Int. 612-598-6381 PINNACLE DRYWALL *Hang *Tape *Texture*Sand Quality Guar. Ins. 612-644-1879

2180

Electric Repairs

612-501-1093 WHY PAY MORE? Call Signature Electric

2280

Hauling

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

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

0 Risk! Lic/Bond/Ins.

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

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

JNH Electric 612-743-7922

Bonded Insured Free Ests Resid, Comm & Service. Old/New Const, Remodels Serv Upgrades. Lic#CA06197 Lew Electric: Resid & Comm. Service, Service Upgrades, Remodels. Old or New Constr. Free Ests. Bonded/Insured Lic#CA05011 612-801-5364

TEAM ELECTRIC www.teamelectricmn.com Lic/ins/bonded Res/Com All Jobs...All Sizes Free Est 952-758-7585 10% Off w/ad

2230

Flooring & Tile

#1 in Hardwood Refinishing

SANDMAN IS BEST! sandmanjohansson.com low$$

Handyperson

Schultz'e Contracting Inc

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

MDH Lead Supervisor

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

schultzecontracting.com

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

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

Regrout, Tile, Painting, Etc. We Do it All • Lowest Rates

HANDY RANDY

20+ Years In Tiling Free Estimates/Low Prices Excellent References

HOME REPAIR

We offer professional services for your wood floors! Installs/Repair Sand/Refinish Free Ests Ins'd Mbr: BBB Professional w/10 yrs exp.

952-292-2349 SANDING – REFINISHING Roy's Sanding Service Since 1951 CALL 952-888-9070

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

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

KITCHEN RENAISSANCE Refacing, new cabs/counters

25+ Yrs Exp. Owner/Oper Mbr:BBB 763-586-0701 kitchenrenaissance.com

R&J Construction

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

2250

Furniture Repair

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

2260

Garage Door

Fences, decks, gutters, ceiling/drywall, paint. Leaks & squeaks and much, much more!

You name it we can do it!

612-455-1217

Call Ray 952-484-3337

Reasonably Priced! Carpentry, Paint & Remodel Exp'd/Lic/Ins 612-590-1887

LOOK for a new pet

2420

Painting

*A and K PAINTING* Int./Ext Painting/Staining & texturing. Free Est. 952-474-6258 Ins/Bond Major Credit Cards Accepted 3 Interior Rooms/$250 Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Repair. Cabinet Enameling and Staining. 30 yrs exp. Steve 763-545-0506

Quality Residential Painting & Drywall Ceiling & Wall Textures

www.LetUsService.com

2310

Housecleaning

*10% off 1 st Cleaning* BEST CLEANING WE CLEAN YOU GLEAM Prof House & Office Cleaner High Quality, Comm/Res Ref/Ins/Bond. Call Lola 612-644-8432 or 763-416-4611 HOME SPARKLERS Reliable Fussy Reasonable 20+ yrs, Ref/Ins 612-869-3661

2320

Insulation & Weatherproofing

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

2380

Moving, Storage & Shipping

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

A German Craftsman

Paint, Plaster, papering 30yrs quality work, Ref's Seasonal Rates. Reliable roosterpainting.com Est. Int/Ext 952-484-4867 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 DAVE'S Painting Int/Ext 3 Rooms $175. Paper rem Enamel Refs avail. 952-201-1577

Int/Ext Painting Wallpaper removal. 3 rms $250. Jim: 651-698-0840 St. Christoper Decorating Old World Craftsmanship/24 Yrs

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

952-451-7151 Ins/Bonded

2430

Paperhanging

A Local Mover

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

2420

Plumbing

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

763-792-2999 Geno's Sewer & Drain

TOP QUALITY ROOFING

Special $89/with ad!

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

FOR LESS $$$

*A One Man Company* 30 yrs exp. Call Steve 612-788-5558 Lic#4040 A RENEW PLUMBING •Drain Cleaning •Repairs •Remodeling •Lic# 004914PM Bond/Ins 952-884-9495

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

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

2510

952-472-5670

BBB

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

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

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

** BLOMQUIST ** EXTERIORS Siding- Roofs-Soffit-FasciaGutters- Lic#20172580

612-978-9679 www.blomquistexteriors.com

A Family Operated Bus.

Snow Removal

2570

GOODE SNOWPLOWING “We Stand By Our Name!”

Re-roofs Tear-offs BBB Free Est. MC/Visa No Subcontractors Used. Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586 Re-Roofing & Roof Repairs – Snow & Ice Removal - 30 Yrs Exp Insured - Lic#20126880 John Haley #1 Roofer, LLC. Call 952-925-6156

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

A Good Job!!

2420

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

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

Upholstery & Accessories European trained upholster. Teresa 952-393-4610

952-392-6888 Tree Service

2620

in Sun Classifieds

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

651-457-7776

612.839.2239 • 612.866.0949

Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 vaults w/companion headstone. Value $8,990. Asking $4,500/BO. 218-828-3608 Grandview Park Cemetery, Hopkins, MN. 2 side by side plots, $950 ea. 602-861-8082

2620

Tree Service

20% Winter Tree Removal, Tree Trimming Discount High Risk Climbing, Stump Grinding and Storm Clean Up the time NOW is Oaks & to trimlms E

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

DAN WIMMER

(952) 881-2122 • (612) 599-6385

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

(763) 550-0043 (952) 476-7601 (651) 221-2600 3500 Vicksburg Lane Suite 400-351 P l y m o u t h , M N 5 5 4 4 7 Lic # 6793

2490

Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

Senior Discounts

Great Service Affordable Prices 2490

Powerwashing

Credit Cards Accepted

Right Way PAINTING

For Sale: 4 Lots Glenhaven Good Samaritan Garden $7,000 for all. 320-243-3165

Ideal Tree Service

Lic. #BC626700

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

Dawn Valley Memorial Park: 1 Cemetery lot $1,500 + transfer fee. 952-941-1795

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

$$$$$$$$

Cemetery Lots

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

Upholstery & Slipcovers

2630

Merchandise

Burial Plot, Glen Haven Memorial Masonic Garden 2 plots avl. Valued $5200. $2000 for both. 651-331-1670

15 yrs exp.

Painting

A Fresh Look, Inc.

3090

Thomas Tree Service

Oak, Birch, Ash, Maple Dry Firewood

35yrs Exp. 612-875-2230

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

3000

952-883-0671 Tree Removal BBB Accredited Silver Fox Services

Any & All Home Repairs

Plumbing

612-529-4444

612-203-4309

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

Window Cleaning

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

Work Guar/Refs/Ins/Free Ests

2470

Allen's Perfect Painting Ceiling & Drywall Repair BBB Member. Call anytime. Lic/Ins. Free Est. 612-388-2884

BIG TREES & STUMPS CHEAP!!

Sell your items in Sun Classifieds 15% Winter Discount

Window Cleaning

NEW HORIZONS TREE & LANDSCAPING

Turn your unneeded items in to

Tree Service

2620

2660

Will Beat Anybody's Price!

952-888-5885

Painting

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

Tree Service

2620

PRO PAPER HANGING Removal, Paint/Plaster

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

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS

2470

H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

Multi-Year Service Award Winner

MN Lic BC20122701

Tile Drywall Trim Cabinets Doors Windows Baths Flooring Randy 612-281-8930

HANDYMAN

Escobar Hardwood Floors & Ceramic Tile Work, llc

Home Repair: Interior & Exterior

www.bestcleaningservices.com

952-994-4303 George Elite Repair & Tile

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

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

LetUs Be Your Handyman!

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

A+ Angie's List 952-474-4355

Call 952-451-1037

LICENSED BONDED INSURED

Impressions **

2290

Family Owned & Operated SchlemmerElectric.com 612-296-6000 Sr. Disc

Handyperson

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

Service Upgrades, Misc Wiring, Remodeling & More! Owner/Oper Lic/Bonded/Ins

Best Bids, Quality & Service for Over 20 Years!

2290

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

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

Our job is to make you look good!

763-225-6200

www.sparklewashcmn.com

Sun Classifieds Work! Call

952 – 392 – 6888 to place your ad.

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

3110

Collectibles & Art

Chocolatier Magazines 1st thru 12/05 issues (118 issues) $175/BO. 952-938-2468

5000

Rentals

5100

Senior Rentals

South Mpls: New opportunity to rent a 1BR apartment in an established 55+ building. Convenient 3 Year dry Oak mix, location. Call 612-721-5077 4x8x16 $119 or 2 for $219. Stored indoors. Free delivery & stacked 612-845-0957

3150

Fireplace & Firewood

Talheim in Chaska

3160

Furnishings

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

NEW 8 pc. Custom Rattan Furniture Set, val. $5,000; asking $1,200. 612-437-5900 Pine Log Handmade Twin Loft Bed $500or OBO 763559-9344. SOFA: Henredon 3 pc sectional. $500/OBO. 952-881-1381

3270

Misc. Wanted

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

www.minnlocal.com – Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012 – Richfield Sun-Current

5400

Houses For Rent

LKVILLE RENT2OWN Bad Credit ok. 4Br/3Ba $1850/mo. 612.216.6248

5600

Rooms For Rent

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

Call for details: Michael (763) 227-1567

Apartments & Now accepting 6400 Condos For Rent applications for Bloomington: 2BR, 1BA, W/D, Excellent Location, the 1BR waiting $850/mo 952-944-5532 list for Senior 62 7000 Real Estate years & older. 8100 Manufactured Homes

952-361-0310 EHO

This space could be yours

952-392-6888 9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

2008 Mobile Home for Rent with option to Buy 3BR, 1BA, $800/mo Krestwood Mobile Village 10225 Lyndale Ave S. Bloomington. Call Carol 952-807-5331

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200

3280

Musical Instuments

Piano player: mahog. Upright. $849 612-377-4715

3320

Snowblowers & Equipment

Yard King 8/27 snowblower, Elec. Start, low usage, $550. Call 763-493-3356

3500

3543

Garage Sales this week Lakeville

ESTATE SALE: Sat 2/18 (8-3) Vintage jewelry, furn, antiques, knick knacks, clothes. 16902 Javelin Ave

3700

Leisure

HOT TUB - good condition, 5 person, 2 pump. $980. Call 952-431-6944

3740

Fitness Equipment

HUGE selection-refurbished ellipticals, treadmills, bikes, weights & more. 30 day $$$ back satisfaction guarantee. 90 day parts warr. Preview pushpedalpull.com/pages/ used-fitness-equipment. Try before you buy at our St. Louis Park warehouse.

CPAP Set-Up Technician Seeking applicants for an experienced and motivated CPAP Set-up Technician. Corner Medical currently has 6 locations and is looking to fill this full-time position in our Apple Valley Branch. Applicant must be motivated and capable of multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment. Applicant must have a minimum of 2 years CPAP set-up experience and preferably healthcare credentials. If interested, please call 952-388-0500 or go to cornermedical.com and click the contact us page.

Corner 5100

Senior Rentals

Medical 5100

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING

Call 952-947-0908 P3-Established for over 25 years! Total Gym XL: Exc Cond!

w/accessories, incl videos. $699/cash. 952-474-4391

3810

Sporting Goods & Misc

Personal Gun Collection for Sale. High quality! Call for pricing. 612-408-0222

Senior Rentals

9000

9050

Employment Health Care

RN-Triage Ped's Clinic PT 5-9pm two shifts/wk + rotate Sat Ams. Phone: 952-278-6950 Fax: 952-278-6947

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

$ Dollars for Driving $ Better than Volunteering Mature drivers earn up to $400+ per week driving passengers to medical appointments in our minivans. Call our confidential info line 24/7

800-437-2094

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

EXPERINCED TOW DRIVERS! FT/PT. 612-919-4071 ALT. # 952-949-2900

Community Editors Sun Media is recruiting for FT Community Editors. Our editors write, photograph & maintain close relationships with the communities they serve. A successful candidate must be able to write a feature one moment & effective local government coverage the next & take quality photos to accompany both. Editors also produce online content. Knowledge of AP Style required. Layout experience in either QuarkXPress or Adobe InDesign is preferred, but a desire to learn & implement layout & design skills is required. We offer the opportunity to get a start in journalism or a spot to grow your already started career. Benefits include a 401(k) plan, health, dental, life ins & pd vacation. If you feel like you're up to the challenge, send a cover letter, resume & 3-5 examples of your best work to: dcallahan@acnpapers.com. Sun Media is a division of ECM Publishing.

Senior Rentals

5100

Senior Rentals

Affordable

rents based on income for qualified adults 62 years of age and better Controlled access entry Elevator Laundry facility on site Community room with kitchen Great location, close to bus line, medical and shopping Computer lab

SOUTH HAVEN APARTMENTS 3400 PARKLAWN AVE EDINA More Information:

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

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CREATION SCIENCE

Sunday

February 26, 2012 9:30am, 10:30am and 6:30pm Featuring Creation Scientist,

Dr. Pat Briney PhD Microbiology, University of Arkansas

Dr. Briney will be discussing various topics regarding the creationist viewpoint

Did dinosaurs and man live together? How did Noahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flood impact geological formations? Does the creationistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s viewpoint have legitimacy?

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