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The Richfield School District will cut $875,500 from next school year’s budget, as unanimously approved by the Richfield School Board last week. Supt. Robert Slotterback explained the cuts in what is becoming a mantra: “State funding has been frozen again and our costs go up.” So in slimming down, the district will make an array of reductions that include a one-student increase in average class size that will save $270,000, and a $240,500 cut in supply spending. Expunged personnel positions include two media jobs worth a total of $91,500, a $31,500 custodial position and 12 assistant athletic coaching spots worth $44,000. Staff development spending will be reduced by $30,000. Prior to compiling a list of potential cuts, surveys were sent out so staff and

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the doors of the new Richfield restaurant and asking for some Tex-Mex. “We’ve had a couple people come in here and they wanted to order tacos,” said Amy

to be a Taco Bell. Mohamed, proprietor of Aida, W e e k and l y Middle S u p e r S a The v i n garched s! windows that the Mediterranean have defined so many of the Eastern restaurant that chain’s restaurants are still opened two weeks ago near 66th Street and Penn Avenue, AIDA: TO PAGE 2 taking over the space that used

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Aida FROM PAGE 1 there, but gyros and baklava have replaced Chalupas and churros. Mohamed, a Bloomington resident, quit her job in the field of corporate travel management for her new venture, hiring two Egyptian cooks to work the kitchen. While she is a rookie restaurateur, Mohamed had been thinking about the career change for some time. She and her husband, Ahmed, a native of Egypt, would routinely head to North Minneapolis to indulge in Middle Eastern cuisine, of which there is scant selection in the south metro, said the mother of three young children. They would go out of their way for the authentic stuff, but Mohamed isn’t looking to shock any palates. “I don’t want it to be too Middle Eastern or too Mediterranean,� Mohamed said. “I want people to feel comfortable.� It is not the only place serving Mediterranean food in the area, but the Mohameds are banking on a menu — including the gyros and kabobs, plus items like naan bread, falafel and the hummuslike eggplant spread called baba gannoush — that caters to American sensibilities while retaining notes of authenticity. The restaurateur’s husband is mainly

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The Mohameds knew the Champlin resident, a native of Alexandria, Egypt, from their days eating at a northeast Minneapolis Mediterranean restaurant where he once worked. The other Aida cook, Mahmoud Mohamed, is Ahmed’s brother and has been states-side for three years, arriving from Cairo. He lives in Richfield, six blocks away from the restaurant. The Mohameds hope the team can help Aida avoid the pitfalls so many other establishments encounter, during a time they admit may not be ideal for a restaurant opening. “We knew the economy wasn’t great,� Mohamed said. “We just decided to go for it.� The restaurant came together in what seemed like a flash. The Mohameds signed the lease in late December and almost completely gutted the inside of the old Taco Bell before opening two and a half months later. And if it hadn’t happened so fast, it might not have happened at all. Amy AIDA: TO PAGE 14 CMYK

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Helping Paraguay, in a musical way Richfield woman is collecting instruments to bring to South America

lies and communities,” said Barnes, who has a doctorate in classical music and conducts the East Metro Symphony Orchestra in Woodbury. Barnes leaves March 14 for her trip, funded by a Barnes from the Minnesota State Arts Board, but has set a March 7 deadline for donations in order to allow time to make arrangements — she has yet to nail down every detail. “I must say there is a faith part of it,” she said. Barnes hopes to fill at least two large suitcases with musical instruments and accessories, and would use monetary donations to pay the checked baggage fees if she has to, but “it’s my hope we can get Delta to waive the (checked baggage) fees,” she said, adding that any monetary donations not going toward checking the bags will go straight to Sonidos de la Tierra. Barnes said she had collected monetary donations from six people, plus two oboes, a clarinet, a French horn.

BY ANDREW WIG – SUN NEWSPAPERS A Richfield woman wants to give the gift of music to children across Paraguay, and plans to bring it in a couple of suitcases. Classical musician Elizabeth Prielozny Barnes is preparing to head to the South American country to study Paraguayan folk music, but she has another mission, and she needs help. Barnes is seeking donations of woodwind instruments, particularly oboes, bassoons and French horns and their accessories. If things go well she and husband Jim will arrive in Paraguay loaded down with luggage full of the gifts, which she said are nearly impossible to obtain in the impoverished country. “It is a very appreciated custom when people come,” Barnes said, “to bring in their checked baggage whatever they can to share with people.” The instruments and supplies will go to Sonidos de la Tierra — or Sounds of the Earth — a Paraguayan organization dedicated to putting instruments in the hands of those who otherwise would not have access to such, which in Paraguay would be most of the popula-

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Richfield split in redistricting Legislators, now in new districts, contemplate next move BY ANDREW WIG – SUN NEWSPAPERS Richfield has been split in two, according to the new Legislative district maps released last week by a special judicial redistricting panel. The re-draw is mandated every 10 years in response to population and demographic changes noted in the decennial census. While Richfield will see no changes on the Congressional level, still falling within District 5, currently represented by Keith Ellison, DFL, two new state Senate districts will comprise the city. District 63 will cover the northeastern portion, with a border snaking westward from Cedar Avenue, along Diagonal Boulevard to 73rd Street before circling around Wood Lake and meeting with Interstate 35W, shooting north to the Highway 62 border. The remainder of Richfield, approximately half of it, will become part of the new Senate District 50. It is not a happy breakup, according to DFL Sen. Ken Kelash, who for now, but not for long, represents state Senate District 63, which includes all of Richfield. For Kelash to continue representing much of his old District 63 constituency — which also included a portion of south Minneapolis and the northern third of Bloomington — he would have to move across the border into District 50, three blocks south from his home in Minneapolis. Were Kelash to stay put it would mean challenging Sen. Scott Dibble, DFL, for what will be the District 61 seat, an option Kelash has ruled out. Moving is not his ideal scenario, and Kelash hasn’t decided whether he will change his address, but the Richfield native has drawn at least one conclusion from the new lines. “I think Richfield is worse off,” said the senator, battling a cold Wednesday in addition to the shake-up. The new District 63 throws the northeast corner of the city in with a portion of southeast Minneapolis. With Richfield so-divided it will be subject to Minneapolis politics “to a certain extent,” he said. Kelash offered similar concern regarding the new District 50 portion

This graphic representation shows where the new districts 63 and 50 split across the city of Richfield. (Submitted graphic)

of the city. Richfield represents a decidedly minority slice of a constituency there that includes the eastern two-thirds of Bloomington. Kelash’s suggestion was not unanimous among Democrats, however. DFL House Minority Leader Paul Thissen, who under the old lines represented parts of Richfield and Minneapolis as the District 63A representative, downplayed the impact of a bisected Richfield. “I don’t think it changes the dynamic that much,” Thissen said, noting that Richfield had already been hooked onto parts of Minneapolis and Bloomington under the old lines anyway. Also, Richfield will actually have more state representatives, with two members each in the House and Senate. And much of the new District 50 may see no change in Senate representation after all. Kelash believes he would have a solid shot at that seat, should he move south. Having represented a large portion of the area since 2008, he credits name recognition.

“I would say I would have a decent chance,” he said. “I’m getting encouragement (to run) from a lot of Richfield and Bloomington folks.” While Kelash would have to move a few blocks to do so, Craig Marston, who chaired the old District 63 for the Republicans and ran unsuccessfully for the district’s Senate seat in 2010, found a more fortunate position in the new draw, but just barely.

Close shave helps Marston, he thinks He lives in the new District 50, just feet south of the 73rd Street cutoff line. Marston, too, was not a fan of a divided Richfield, saying, “I don’t like splitting cities,” but the redistricting may improve his chances should he again seek a Senate seat. “I think it got better,” he said, referring to the chances a Republican will represent a portion of Richfield. The old District 63 had more Democratic influence, encompassing all of Richfield, part of Minneapolis and northern Bloomington. That influence remains in the new

draw for the district, within which Marston said Republican organization is minimal. But compared to his old district, he believes, the new District 50 has gained in Republican constituency, one that no longer includes Minneapolis and stretches far south of Richfield along the Minnesota River, stopping just north of Savage, bordered on the west by Highway 100 and then France Avenue. “Once you go down toward the river it starts to become more conservative,” Marston said. But in general, Thissen said, the new map gives democrats a strong chance to regain control a majority Republican legislature. It provides “a very strong pathway for us to grab the majority for the democrats,” he said.

New House districts With the new lines, Richfield will lose the representation of Thissen, who will face no incumbent conflict in his new district, 61B, extending from Highway 62 over part of the Minneapolis chain of lakes. REDISTRICTING: TO NEXT PAGE

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COMMUNITY NOTES Health care the topic at Republican Seniors Twila Brase from the Citizen’s Council for Health Freedom will speak at the next Republican Seniors of Minnesota meeting, Tuesday March 6 at Poor Richard’s Commonhouse, 8301 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington. The gathering begins at 10 a.m. for a business meeting, followed by Brase, who will argue that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act undermines state sovereignty. Prices for the noon lunch range from $6 to $10. Members not ordering will be charged $3. Info: 952-828-1943.

houses this weekend and collect book donations for the local Reading is Fundamental chapter. Kumon is an after school math and reading enrichment program for children. The open house will feature read aloud sessions featuring selections from Kumon’s recommended reading list, as well as games and prizes. New book donations for Reading is Fundamental will be accepted at each site. Open houses are 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 2, at 10800 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 3, at 5100 Eden Ave., Ste. 203, Edina. Founded in Japan in 1958, Kumon has 26,000 centers in 47 countries. Info: kumon.com.

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Hennepin County Public Health is offering low-cost immunizations in Bloomington for people who don’t have health insurance or aren’t covered for immunizations. The immunizations are available 35:30 p.m. March 6 and 20 at Bloomington Public Health, 1900 W. Old Shakopee Road. Appointments are not needed. Donations are requested but not required for the immunizations. Info: 612-348-2884.

Parents can introduce their 3-5 yearolds to the classroom experience for the 2012-2013 school year with Wiggles and Giggles, offered by Richfield’s Recreation Services Department and the Richfield School District’s Community Education Department. With classes running September through May and meeting one to three mornings a week at Richfield’s Central Education Center, 7145 Harriet Ave. S., staff will guide children based on monthly themes in projects and activities such as story time and sing-alongs. Children may also enjoy snacks and playground equipment. Wiggles and Giggles open house sessions are scheduled for 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, and Tuesday March 8, in room 404 at Central

Reading centers to hold open houses March 2-3 Kumon Math & Reading Centers of Bloomington and Edina will hold open

Redistricting FROM PREVIOUS PAGE But having represented Richfield since 2002, Thissen expressed sentimental regret in the new alignment. “I’m disappointed to be losing Richfield as part of my district,” he said. “It’s part of my district I feel very close to.” He added that his mother taught in the Richfield School District for a number of years. The new lines, however, are “fair” and “very appropriate,” Thissen concluded.

Changes are on the way for Richfield’s other House representative, as well. With the new borders, Linda Slocum would still represent part Richfield in District 63B, but will not compete for that seat against incumbent Jean Wagenius, DFL, who currently represents District 62B and also lives within the new 63B. Instead, Slocum announced she will move from her Richfield home into House District 50A, which represents a large portion of her constituency from her past six years of service. Visit xr.com/richfieldredistricting for an interactive, detailed map of new House and Senate boundaries.

Education Center, where staff will be taking registrations for the 2012-2013 school year. Parents are also encouraged to ask about summer preschool classes. Info: 612-243-3000.

Chances to suport girls basketball year-round The girls basketball season is coming to a close, but the Richfield Girls Basketball Association is urging the

community to support the program as an asset and resource year-round. An RGBA board meeting is scheduled for March 25, at Davanni’s, 6345 Penn Ave. S. The RGBA basketball season OctoberMarch, with nearly 100 kindergarteners through eighth-graders participating. Last year the fifth-grade traveling team placed second in the state tournament. This year’s state tournament is scheduled for March 3-5. Info: richfieldgirlsbasketball.org or richfieldgirlsbasketball@gmail.com

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Teacher effectiveness must be part of lay-off process How teachers with tenure should be evaluated and laid off in a school system are hot topics at the Minnesota Legislature. Republicans, who are in the majority in both houses, seem to favor a measure that would use test scores and teacher effectiveness along with seniority in terminating teachers. Now, seniority (years of experience) is used as a major consideration in laying off teachers, or as is commonly known: last hired, first fired. Education Minnesota, a union of 70,000 teachers, responds that 40 percent of the school district contracts now enable administrators to use criteria along with seniority to terminate teachers. While teachers about to be dismissed are entitled to due process, it is false to say that principals do not have the power to get rid of bad teachers; they are reluctant to use it. We have favored making it harder for teachers to get a license, which they must renew

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every five years. This idea, suggested by Minnesota Education Commissioner Dr. Brenda Cassellius apparently isn’t on the Republican legislators’ law-making agenda. By toughening licensure requirements, teachers would be more qualified to teach for another five years. Those who favor watering down the seniority process claim it will get rid of the “bad” teachers, which they say seniority protects. Once again there is no data that tells how many teachers are ineffective, only that there must be bad ones, because they can’t all be good. The law now requires the definition of an effective teacher by

which teachers must be measured. This is in addition to the demand that teachers must have a college degree, they have to survive three years of probation and be licensed regularly. All this emphasis on ineffective teachers overlooks the good record Minnesota education has compared to other states, with its higher college entrance exams and high graduation rates. Proponents of changing the seniority system claim that culling the bad teachers would narrow the educational achievement gap between minority and white students. It’s important to determine what the gap is and where it is. The achievement gap compares minority students to white students in urban poverty areas of Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth. Those who have studied the data say students who live in poverty do not do as well in school as kids living with families above the poverty line. The gap will only be signifi-

cantly narrowed when policies at the local, state and federal levels are able to lift urban families out of poverty enabling their kids to do better in schools. All that said, the public along with leading educators believe the time has come to change the law so that teacher effectiveness as well as seniority are considered when laying off teachers. The tenure law has served teachers and students well by recognizing that experienced teachers generally become better instructors and should be protected from arbitrarily being laid off. The time has come, however, when as in any profession, a teacher’s effectiveness along with the seniority should be considered in any lay-off decision. 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.

Tell me what I want to hear: Who am I to argue with a psychic? If you ever need an ego boost, go see a psychic. It was never something I really considered before, but there is a woman in Richfield who does these paintings that are supposed to sooth Alzheimer’s patients. In what she calls a metaphysical phenomenon, faces appear in her work, without her trying to put them there. There is supposed to be some sort of spiritual connection at work that I won’t get into yet; it’s a whole separate story I am working on. (Look for it soon.) Anyway, I went to a modest Richfield rambler to interview this woman in her chamber. Her name is Sheila Van Houten. As I sat at her semi-circular glass desk, surrounded by statues and crystals, she told me about her

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painting work and other subjects, about the ghosts in her house, one of which swears she flipped open her MacBook one night and snapped a self portrait of with the computer’s web cam, a photo now emblazoned on one side of the postcards she uses to diagram the palm readings. She got out the card. I put out my right hand, and whoa, is my future bright! First off, my lifeline, the crease that arches across the middle of my palm, is plenty

long, traveling all the way across my thumb. “You might even crack 100,” she told me. But there’s a reason for that. Turns out, I’m a healer. Something about my pinky says so, and it is something the world needs, so I get to live a long time, Sheila said.And it doesn’t mean I necessarily have to become a brain surgeon or anything, she told me; I can just heal by touch if I want. Mere proximity works, too. If people don’t want me to touch them (understandable) I can just hover near them. In fact, I don’t even have to be near them, said Sheila’s associate, Scott Anderson, who is also supposed to be psychic and would later give me a tarot card reading. Scott said I could use vocal vibrations to heal because of the “nice, mel-

low voice type thing” I’ve got going on. Well, all right then. And I could have the chance to heal people all over the world, because in my 40s, Sheila said, I will travel extensively, possibly as a National Geographic type. There is a branch off my freakishly long lifeline that tells her that. All of this comes just from those two creases and my pinky; I’ve got four fingers and plenty of palm left for more fantastic news. “You’ve got the inventor’s knob,” Sheila gasped, “and it’s gigantic.” You see, we have mainstream thinkers, she told me as I fought a wide grin and resisted nodding, “and we have you. So you do not think like most people. You probWIG: TO NEXT PAGE

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Those supporting domestic partnership registry guilty of a sin To the editor: Mr. Heinzman, You may be all for this “domestic partner registry,” but think about this: God certainly is not. Do you really think that God is pleased with our country? We keep on legalizing sin. I, for one, do not want to face God on Judgement Day and say that I supported this after He says it is wrong and that it is a sin. And neither should you, unless of course you do not believe in God. Remember: you cannot be forgiven for a sin if you do not acknowledge that it is a

Wig FROM PREVIOUS PAGE ably already know that.” I don’t argue with her and besides, it takes all kinds, right? Scott then puts his weight into this ego massage as he refers to our earlier interview. “I don’t think that there was a thing that we brought up or threw at you that you didn’t on some level get, or relate to, or at least tie-in …” he keenly observed, adding praise for my refusal to balk at the ghost stories. Sheila didn’t say anything about my palm saying I am open-minded, but I’ll take that one, too, thank you very much. That ridiculous inventor’s knob is on the lower left side of my right hand, straight down from my healing pinky. Across the base of my hand is a strong verbal knob, pointing to my ability to convince and persuade others, which is why I was such a good janitorial supply salesman back in the day. I wasn’t, actually, but I’ll roll with it, especially the thing she said about me investing a lot of passion in what I do and digging beneath the surface. Sheila also dropped the “magnetic personality” bomb. Again, rolling. Up from that verbal hotspot, at the base of my ring finger, is a “full-fledged Mount of Apollo.” Of course, this is a good thing. Mount of Apollo is the arts and entertainment sector of the palm, and since mine is full-fledged, I pretty much rock at things like computer graphics, cartoons and other design work (Sheila said). Hoping the answer to the question would lend legitimacy to the righteously emboldening analysis, I asked, “Surely, some palms must give negative readings?” They told me they try to tip-toe and soft-

sin! Through you and others support of this “registry” you are enabling them and hence become just as guilty of an unrepentant sin. Please consider this and I thank you for reading what I have to say. John Gottschalk Richfield

Lack of neutrality in caucus coverage To the editor: As a Richfield native who has attended caucuses in Precinct 6 since 1968, I was pleased to learn about the discussion inside one Republican caucus on Feb. 7 (“Inside the caucus” Feb. 16).

en the blow in these cases and mentioned one time when they told a client a transatlantic flight would not go well, and it didn’t — there were like seven things that went bad during the flight, which landed safely. Since I didn’t want to ruin a good thing, I did not ask about my middle and index fingers and thumb, and the countless other wrinkles on my palm that did not elicit comment. In fact, the reading was not 100 percent positive, anyway. I have a dent in my heart line, signifying past heartbreak, but which one? I’m supposed to bounce back, though, thanks to a solid marriage line: soul mate, lifelong partnership, four kids. Sheila told me it would begin in my early 30s. I’m 29. (Window closing, ladies.) I don’t know anything about palm reading beyond this visit and I don’t know if Sheila and Scott are really psychics, because I’m not a psychic. They didn’t offer any observations where I was like, “How did you know that?” Scott did, however, make a hypothetical off-hand remark during our tarot card reading about an August wedding for my brother, who is actually getting married in May, so that was pretty good. I don’t know if the comment was some sort of psychic insight; he didn’t try to play it that way. I do know that Sheila and Scott seem like nice people, that Sheila charges $150 an hour for her services — which can be broken down to the quarter-hour — and that they both made me feel really good. I think seeing a psychic is like anything: We believe what we want to believe. And when the message is this good, why not buy it? Sheila asked if I would include her number: 612-866-1269. Her website is sheilaknows.com. Scott is at 612-865-2437 and holymanonline.com.

As a former instructor of journalism at the University of Minnesota, however, I was appalled by the blatant lack of neutrality in the Sun-Current’s coverage. Surely there were equally interesting issues discussed in DFL caucuses, even if the straw ballot for President [Barack] Obama was unanimous. The caucus I had attended drew 29 people, more than one-tenth of the turnout for all Republican caucuses combined. This means turnout was similarly strong for

both parties. It is a basic principle of fairness and the public trust that journalists cover all parties and all issues; the Sun-Current’s coverage amounted to a front-page ad for the Republican frontrunner in Minnesota, and praise for a single party. If the Sun-Current is incapable of covering political issues fairly, then its editors should step down. Ken Meter Richfield

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The following student from Richfield was named to the Dean’s list, maintaining a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, for the fall and spring semesters of 2011 at Augsburg College Gloria Xinico-Morales, daughter of Gloria and Fidel Xinico, and the DeGracia family. The following students from Richfield made the Dean’s list, maintaining a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, for the fall of 2011 semester at Iowa State University Michael August Freund and Derek Samuel Kreidler. Several students from Richfield were named to the Dean’s list at University of Minnesota Duluth for the Fall 2011 semester: Amanda Boie, Jane M Jefferson, Dechandra Malo and Emily L Schnacky. Nearly 900 students were named to the Dean’s list at Augustana College for the Fall 2011 term. Students maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Among them was Richfield resident Molly Opitz. One student from Richfield made the Dean’s list at University of Minnesota Morris, which requires students to maintain a grade point average of 3.66 or higher, Paul Youngblom. The following students from Richfield graduated from St. Cloud State University at the ceremony held on Sunday, December 18: Grant Dhein Marketing, Ashley Johnston Mass Communications, Ashley Reid Mass Communications and Amanda Ruper Studio Art.

In a final round of musical chairs, Shanelle Abeywardene outmaneuvers CC Moline for the last chair, giving her the victory in last week’s musical chair battle at Blessed Trinity Catholic School in Richfield. Eighth-grade students in Jeff Boyle’s English class at Blessed Trinity Catholic School in Richfield put on their 19th century Victorian best as they completed their unit of “A Christmas Carol” Friday. (Boyle said he would like to do the unit in December but “To Kill a Mockingbird” runs too long.) They learned the English formalities of the day as they ate, danced and played games, including musical chairs. (Photo by Andrew Wig – Sun Newspapers)

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2 Story Time: “The Lorax” Where: Galleria Barnes & Noble, 3225 W. 69th St., Edina When: 11 a.m. Info: xr.com/lorax Play: “These Shining Lives” When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington Info: xr.com/college

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3 Free Family Flicks: “Ramona and Beezus” Where: Mall of America When: 10:00 a.m. Info: theatresmoa.com Metro Flyers RC Club 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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4 Liga Mexicana: Adult Indoor Soccer Where: Richfield High School Main Gym, 7001 Harriet Ave. S. When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: 612-250-9913 Ecumenical Candlelit Evening Prayer Where: Catholic Church of St. Richard, 7540 Penn Ave., Richfield When: 7:30 p.m. Info: strichards.com

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5 Conversation Circles for Non-Native Speakers Where: Augsburg Park Library, 7001 Nicollet Ave. When: 6:15 p.m. Info: 612-543-8756 (English), 612-543-8510 (Spanish), 612-543-8845 (Hmong), 612543-8756 (Somali) Richfield School Board Meeting Where: Richfield District Office Board Room, 7001 Harriet Ave. S. When: 7 p.m. Info: 612-798-6100

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6 Voices United Parent Meeting Where: Richfield High School Media Center, 7001 Harriet Ave. S. When: 5:30-7:3- p.m. Info: 612-798-6326 Environmental Book Club: “The Earth Moved” Where: Wood Lake Nature Center When: 6:30-8 p.m. Info: woodlakenaturecenter.org

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Metro Flyers RC Club Where: Richfield High School Gym No. 5, 7001 Harriet Ave. S. When: 6:15-9:45 p.m. Info: 952-440-6300

Richfield Rotary Club Where: Champps, 790 W. 66th St., Richfield When: 7:15 a.m. Info: richfieldrotary.org

Storybook Hike Where: Wood Lake Nature Center When: 10-11:30 a.m. Info: woodlakenaturecenter.org

First and Second Grade Music Concert Where: Richfield Dual Language School, 7001 Elliot Ave. S. When: 9:30 a.m. Info: 612-798-6702

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Veteran chef Ossam Megahed carves off some lamb and beef in the kitchen of Aida, the new Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant in Richfield. (Photo by Andrew Wig – Sun Newspapers)

ENGAGEMENT PAUL – PANTER Denny and Karen Paul of Eden Prairie are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Becky, to Corey Panter of Coon Rapids. Becky is a graduate of Eden Prairie High School and Bethel University. She is employed at SPS Commerce in Minneapolis. Corey is employed at Arrow Cyrogenics in Blaine. Both are also currently interning with Substance Church in Fridley where they originally met. A March 2012 wedding at the McNamara Alumni Center is planned.

Aida FROM PAGE 2 Mohamed said she would have been more hesitant had the project developed slower. “I haven’t had time to think about it,” she said And she would rather ignore one commonly cited statistic, that 40 percent of new restaurants fail in their first year. One of her suppliers mentioned the number, and “I didn’t even want to think

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Serial burglary suspect charged BY ANDREW WIG – SUN NEWSPAPERS A Richfield man suspected in a string of residential burglaries was arrested Feb. 6. Stewart E. Peshek, who is suspected in burglaries in Chaska, Deephaven, Edina, Lakeville, Eden Prairie and Carver County, was charged Feb. 8 with seconddegree burglary after officers observed him enter an Eden Prairie home, later finding the 43-year-old in possession of a number of items confirmed stolen, according to a criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County District Court. The day of the arrest officers watched the suspect enter a Mercury Mountaineer and drive to a residence on Antlers Ridge in Eden Prairie, according to the complaint. They watched him park the vehicle in the home’s driveway, and leave the vehicle. Shortly thereafter, the complaint states, the home’s garage door opened and the suspect drove the vehicle into the stall, departing several minutes later. Officers then found the home’s rear door to be forced open and that several wires had been cut on the building’s rear exterior. When they stopped Peshek’s vehicle, police found items the homeowner reported missing, including a flat screen television, laptop computers and assorted pieces of jewelry, according to the complaint. Peshek admitted to the burglary, the complaint says. Later the day of the bust, authorities used a warrant to search Peshek’s residence on the 500 block of East 66th Street, finding items including more than 40 watches, various jewelry, cameras cell phones, laptop computers, purses and wallets. They also located several sterling knives, two candelabras, a silver chalice with Hebrew inscriptions and a 1985 Kirby Puckett rookie card. Police also located drug paraphernalia and a bag containing an unidentified white substance, according to court documents. Peshek was being held on $150,000 bond, with his next court appearance scheduled for Mar. 22. The defendant faces a maximum penalty of a $20,000 fine and 10 years in prison.

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School District 280 (Official Publication) DOCUMENT 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids in duplicate will be received by RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS for 2012 Partial Reroofing at Richfield Middle School until 4:00 p.m., March 8, 2012 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidders are invited to attend. Bids received after this time will be returned unopened. Bids shall be upon form provided in the Bidding Documents. Envelopes containing bids must be sealed and marked “2012 Partial Reroofing at Richfield Middle School”, with the name and address of the bidder, and the date and hour of the opening. Bids shall be delivered to: Mr. Michael Schwartz Richfield Public Schools 7001 Harriet Avenue South Richfield, MN 55423 The complete form shall be without alterations, additions, or erasures. All bids shall be on a lump sum basis. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in bids. Direct communications regarding this Project to Kelan Werkmeister, Inspec, telephone 763-546-3434; kwerkmeister@inspec.com Bidding Documents are available for a fee via digital download at www.inspec.com. Contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. Paper copies of Bidding Documents can be ordered by contacting Northstar Imaging Services, Inc., 651-686-0477, for a non-refundable

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WHEN: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Richfield City Hall – Council Chambers 6700 Portland Avenue South QUESTIONS: Contact Chris Regis at 612-861-9723. HOW TO COMMENT: Attend the meeting 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 612-861-9738. (Mar. 1, 2012) D2-2012CIPPHN

fee plus shipping and handling. Copies of the Bidding Documents will be on file and available for inspection at Inspec, 5801 Duluth Street, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422. Each bidder shall accompany the Bid Form with bid security as described in the Instructions to Bidders. Bid result information may be viewed at www.inspec.com or may be obtained by sending an e-mail request to dburns@inspec.com A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m., March 1, 2012 at Richfield Middle School, 7461 Oliver Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota. Contractors shall meet near the front Office. (Feb. 23 & Mar. 1, 2012) D2-MiddleSchoolReroof

School District 280 (Official Publication) SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OWNER: Richfield Public Schools I.S.D. 280 Richfield, Minnesota 55423 OPENING DATE: Tuesday March 13, 2012 at 4:00 P.M. Central Time. RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS I.S.D.#280 RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA CALL FOR BIDS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Board of Education, Richfield Public Schools, I.S.D. #280, Hennepin County, Richfield, Minnesota, until 4:00 P.M., Central Time, Tuesday, March 13, 2012 for the purpose of SPECIAL EDUCATION PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. Specifications shall be on file in the Office of the Business Manager, Richfield Public Schools, 7001 Harriet Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, 55423. The bids shall be opened publicly, read aloud and tabulated by School District members in the School District’s Board Room located in the School District Office. A recommendation for bid award(s) shall be made to the Board of Education for their consideration at a later meeting. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds and Transportation at the Bus Garage, 300 West 72nd Street, Richfield MN 55423 Each bidder must furnish, with each proposal, a certified check or bid bond in the amount of $10,000 or 5% (whichever is greater) of the proposal made payable to the Richfield Public Schools, I.S.D. #280, Richfield, Minnesota, to be forfeited as damages if the proposal is accepted and the Bidder fails to enter into a contract with the Owner or fails to deliver services as specified according to the provision of these specifications. The School District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals in any sequence and to waive any informalities in proposals. Bids are to be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the Office of the Business Manager, Richfield Public Schools, 7001 Harriet Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, 55423, and clearly marked on the outside that it is a bid proposal for SPECIAL EDUCATION PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES . A mandatory Pre-bid meeting will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Any and all changes to the bid specifications shall be submitted to all document holders by Thursday, March 8, 2012.

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School District 280 (Official Publication) Richfield Schools is requesting proposals for Group Medical Insurance. The RFP, general instructions, all pertinent underwriting and general information can be obtained by contacting Paul Pederson at Pederson Benefits: (651)454-4069; email: pauldhpederson@gmail.com; PO Box 21365, Eagan, MN 55121.. All questions regarding the RFP should be directed to Paul Pederson at Pederson Benefits. All proposals must be received at Pederson Benefits, in duplicate, no later than 2:00 pm on March 20th, 2012. Proposals received after the deadline will be considered late and ineligible for consideration. (Feb. 23 & Mar. 1, 2012) D2-MedInsRFP

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, February 6, 2012, at the Richfield Dual Language School, 7001 Elliot 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 Craig Holje, Michael Schwartz and Kate Trewick were also present. DELEGATIONS 1. Heard Presentation by Marta Shahsavand, Principal at RDLS 2. Heard Presentation by Nancy Rowley re Independent District 287 ROUTINE MATTERS (approved unanimously) 1. Approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 23, 2012 2. Approved General Disbursements of February 6, 2012 in the amount of $707,278.95 PERSONNEL 1. Approved all personnel items as presented OLD BUSINESS 1. Postponed Decision re 2012 Board Liaison Assignments NEW BUSINESS 1. Approved Record Retention for Special Ed Records 2. Approved Board Policy 210-Conflict of Interest-School Board Members 3. Approved Authorization for Board Member to Substitute / Be Employed on a Casual Basis / Temporary Basis 4. Approved Bid Authorization – Baseball Field

7. Approved nine donations The regular meeting adjourned at 8:22 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 Tuesday, February 21, 2012 in the District Board Room. David J. Lamberger, Board of Education Clerk (Mar. 1, 2012) D2-280Feb6RegMin

Certificate of Assumed Name (Official Publication) MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: MAIN ENTERTAINMENT Principal Place of Business: 7108 CLINTON AVE, RICHFIELD, MN 55423 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: COURTLAND LAMONT SMITH, 7108 CLINTON AVE, RICHFIELD, MN 55423 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. FILED: February 16, 2012 /s/ COURTLAND LAMONT SMITH, Owner (Feb. 23 & Mar. 1, 2012) D2-MainEnter

Certificate of Assumed Name (Official Publication) MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Flamdazzle & Associates Principal Place of Business: 7336 Lyndale Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423-3054 List the name and complete street ad-

dress of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Gerald R. Martin, 7336 Lyndale Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423-3054 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. FILED: February 2, 2012 /s/ Gerald R. Martin, Head Honcho (Feb. 23 & Mar. 1, 2012) D2-Flamdazzle

City of Richfield (Official Publication) BILL NO. 2012-3 AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 310.33 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Subsection 310.33, Subdivision 8 of the ordinance code of the City of Richfield entitled “Vacation leave” is hereby amended: Subd. 8, Sell-back of vacation. Effective January 1, 2006 January 1, 2012, employees may sell-back up to 40 48 hours of vacation time each year if they have an accumulated bank of vacation leave in excess of 64 hours. Employees eligible to sell-back vacation authorized under this subdivision, may do so only once per calendar year between February 15 and November 15. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 28th day of February, 2012. Debbie Goettel, Mayor ATTEST: Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk (Mar. 1, 2012) D2-Bill2012-3

City of Richfield (Official Publication) CITY OF RICHFIELD Public Hearing Notice REGARDING: The Richfield City Council will conduct a public hearing as requested by the State of Minnesota to consider the approval of new on-sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor licenses for Financial Guidance, Inc. d/b/a Four Points by Sheraton, 7745 Lyndale Avenue South. WHEN: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Richfield City Hall – Council Chambers 6700 Portland Avenue South QUESTIONS: Call Betsy Osborn, Support Services at 612-861-9881. HOW TO COMMENT: Attend the hearing and you will be heard or submit written comments. AUXILIARY AIDS FOR INDIVIDUALS Legal Notices continued on next page

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Music FROM PAGE 3 Bulgaria, where last year she made a trip similar to the one she is planning. Getting to know folk musicians and studying their craft has not only satisfied Barnes’s curiosity, but has provided a kind of academic enlightenment. “Every time I worked with any of these musicians, light bulbs would go off in my head about things I was learning about the classical music tradition that I thought I knew so well,” she said. “To understand how classical music works … we really owe it to ourselves to learn about the

folk music on which it is based.” And when those worlds collide, they cause “kind of a mind warp,” Barnes said. “It’s something out of this world.” She is reveling in the opportunity to bring new sounds to the middle of South America. “I think it’s pretty cool,” she said. “It isn’t often we get this idea to do something that is just 100 percent good.” Barnes’s East Metro Symphony has its next concert, one based on the Indonesian folk tradition, March 11 at East Ridge High School, at 4200 Pioneer Dr., Woodbury. Those wishing to donate may contact Barnes at 612-869-0186 or Elizabeth@voxcorda.org.

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Musicians playing the zurna and tupan accompany dancers during a Bulgarian folk performance. (Submitted photo)

LEGAL NOTICES WITH DISABILITIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 96 HOURS IN ADVANCE TO THE CITY CLERK AT 612861-9738. Nancy Gibbs City Clerk (Mar. 1, 2012) D2-FourPoints

City of Richfield (Official Publication) CITY OF RICHFIELD Public Hearing Notice REGARDING: The City Council will conduct a public hearing related to the platting of property located at the northeast corner of 66th Street and Lyndale Avenue. WHEN: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Richfield Municipal Center, City Council Chambers 6700 Portland Avenue SUBJECT ADDRESS: 6501, 6525 & 6545 Lyndale Avenue (Former Kmart site) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Please contact the Community Development Department for the legal description. QUESTIONS: Contact Melissa Poehlman, City Planner at 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.

(30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent.

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

Probate Notice (Official Publication) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN DISTRICT COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 27-PA-PR-12-255 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: Estate of Jane Eleanor Ochrymowycz, Decedent. Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated July 9, 1993. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Cynthia Ann Murphy, whose address is, 5128 Queen Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55410, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty

Dated: February 24, 20121 Alonna J. Warns, Registrar Mark S. Thompson District Court Administrator CHESTNUT CAMBRONNE PA Mylene A. Landry, Esq. MN# 0281554 17 Washington Avenue North Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55401-2048 Telephone:612-339-7300 Facsimile: 612-336-2940 e-mail: mlandry@chestnutcambronne.com (Mar. 1 & 8, 2012) D2-OchrymowyczProbate

Prairie Printing Services Principal Place of Business: 10377 Balsam Lane, Eden Prairie, MN 55347 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Dennis Gilmore, 10377 Balsam Lane, Eden Prairie, MN 55347 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. FILED: February 22, 2012 /s/ Dennis W. Gilmore, Owner (Mar. 1 & 8, 2012) D2-PrairiePrinting

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

Certificate of Assumed Name (Official Publication) MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE AMENDMENT TO 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.

The exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Golden Courier

sumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

The address of the principal place of business: 2010 E Hennepin Ave Suite 8-102 Box 17, Minneapolis, MN 55413

The exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Golden Health Transportation

The name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name: Al-Baraka Group Inc, 401 Lookout Place, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name Number _____ originally filed on _____ I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. FILED: February 21, 2012 /s/ Ahmed A. Botan, President (Mar. 1 & 8, 2012) D2-GoldenCourier

Certificate of Assumed Name (Official Publication) MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE AMENDMENT TO 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 con-

The address of the principal place of business: 2010 E Hennepin Ave Suite 8-102 Box 17, Minneapolis, MN 55413 The name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name: Al-Baraka Group Inc, 401 Lookout Place, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name Number _____ originally filed on _____ I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. FILED: February 21, 2012 /s/ Ahmed A. Botan, President (Mar. 1 & 8, 2012) D2-GoldenHealth

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Richfield’s boys basketball team will conclude its regular season in a Classic Suburban Conference game against North St. Paul at 7 p.m. Friday, March 2.

State boys swim meets State Class A and AA boys swimming and diving meets will be this weekend at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. Class A diving preliminaries are noon Thursday, March 1. Class AA diving prelims begin at 6 p.m. Class A and AA swimming prelims are noon and 6 p.m. Friday, March 2. Swimming and diving finals are noon Saturday, March 3, for Class A and 6 p.m. for Class AA. Eden Prairie is the prohibitive favorite to claim the state Class AA team championship. Richfield will be a force in state Class A swimming led by standout performers Andy Petersen, Max Hamilton, Mohab Eid, Matt Graham and Duncan Pederson. – Compiled by Greg Kleven

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Spartans are top seed Richfield’s girls basketball team has earned the No. 1 seed in the Class 3A, Section 6 tournament with its 22-4 record. The Spartans were scheduled to play eighth-seeded Orono Feb. 28 in the quarterfinals. Winner of that game advances to the semifinals at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 3, against fourth-seeded Waconia or fifth-seeded Chaska. That game will be on the higher seed’s home court. On the other side of the Section 6 bracket, second-seeded Benilde-St. Margaret’s played seventh-seeded Holy Angels Feb. 28. That winner advances to the section semifinals against third-seeded Holy Family Catholic or sixth-seeded MoundWestonka at 7 p.m. Saturday, with the higher-seeded team playing at home. The championship game is 7 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at Minnetonka High School.

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The Holy Angels Alpine skier finished 23rd overall in the state meet Feb. 15 at Giants Ridge in Biwabik. Skogmo had a two-run time of 1 minute, 21.51 seconds.

Jessica January Richfield’s junior point guard had another impressive offensive performance, scoring 28 points as the Spartans beat Tartan 84-50 Feb. 21 in Classic Suburban Conference girls basketball. The Spartans won their 21st game of the season. January is averaging 21.5 points.

Charlie Koontz Richfield girls basketball team players and coaches celebrated a victory over Henry Sibley Feb. 24 and a Classic Suburban Conference record of 13-1. Richfield is the top seed in the Class 3A, Section 6 playoffs. (Submitted photo)

Richfield celebrates Classic Suburban basketball title Girls team earns No. 1 seed in section playoffs BY GREG KLEVEN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Richfield not only celebrated Senior Night with a win but also won the Classic Suburban Conference girls basketball championship Feb. 24 at home. The Spartans defeated Henry Sibley 74-41 to win the league title with a 13-1 record. Richfield easily won its previous game with an 84-50 victory over Tartan. Richfield enters the Class 3A, Section 6 playoffs with a 22-4 overall record and the top tournament seed. The Spartans played eighth-seeded Orono in the section quarterfinals Feb. 28.

Winner of that game will play fourth-seeded Waconia or fifth-seeded Chaska in the semifinals at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at the site of the higher seed. Section 6AAA championship game is 7 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at Minnetonka High School. “We received the number one seed and now need to defend it,” said Richfield head coach Lee Ann Wise. “We are playing extremely well right now. “We ended the regular season with four of our players averaging in double figures. It has been a total team effort all season.” Richfield’s Bry Guyton and Hannah Wise were honored on Senior Night last week. Richfield responded with a BASKETBALL: TO PAGE 20

Holy Angels defeated Northfield 60-53 in Missota Conference boys basketball Feb. 21 as Koontz contributed 17 points to the winning cause. The Stars were 14-8 after the victory.

Mick Dhein The Richfield boys hockey player scored one goal during a 5-2 loss to St. Louis Park Feb. 18. Dhein finished the regular season seventh in the metro area in scoring with 65 points on 27 goals and 38 assists. The Spartans entered the Section 2A playoffs with an 8-16-1 overall record.

Hannah Wise The Richfield senior guard scored 17 points as the Spartans defeated Tartan 85-50 Feb. 21 to clinch the Classic Suburban Conference girls basketball title.

Jordan Dembley Holy Angels used a 17-point effort from Dembley to top Northfield 60-53 Feb. 21 in Missota Conference boys basketball. The Stars were 7-4 in the conference after the victory. Editor’s note: Send nominations for Stars of the Week honors to sports editor Greg Kleven at gkleven@acnpapers.com.

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Rampage wrestling trio heads for state tourney Dyer, Arredondo and Lettow win section wrestling titles BY GREG KLEVEN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Three members of the Richfield/Edina Rampage wrestling team are headed to the state Class 3A tournament this weekend at Xcel Energy Center. Edina members of the Rampage competed in the Class 3A, Section 2 individual tournament Feb. 24-25 at Shakopee High School. Edina senior James Lettow won the 132-pound title with an 11-5 decision over Collon Pasvogel of Lakeville North. Richfield wrestlers participated in the Class 2A, Section 5 tournament last weekend in Fridley. The Spartans’ Chandler Arredondo won a section title at 195. He earned a 42 decision over Gavan Winkles of Orono. Richfield’s Mike Dyer claimed the 285-pound championship by pinning Richie Donovan of Totino-Grace in 26 seconds in the title match. “Dyer pinned his way to first place with four pins,” said Rampage co-head coach Eric Herrmann. “His four matches lasted a total of 58 seconds. “All three of our state qualifiers are focused and determined to finish in the top eight of their weight class and achieve All-State honors.” Lettow, Arredondo and Dyer will compete at state Friday, March 2, and Saturday, March 3. Richfield had several other wrestlers place high in the Class 2A, Section 5 tourney. Sophomore Justin Swetala was sixth at 106. Sophomore Obsa Ali placed fourth at 113. Ninth-grader Christian Wellens placed fifth at 126. Richfield junior Spencer Bainbridge was fifth at 132. Junior Bruno Reyes placed sixth at 138. Junior Jared Mullen finished fifth at 220. In Class 3A, Section 2 competition, Edina junior Shane Woolfort was fifth at 160.

Richfield’s Andy Petersen swims the butterfly leg of the 200-yard individual medley in the Section 2A finals Feb. 25 at Richfield Middle School pool. (Photo courtesy of Keith Larson)

Spartan swimmers savor section success Richfield places second, sends large delegation to state BY GREG KLEVEN – SUN NEWSPAPERS It will be a busy weekend for the Richfield boys swimming team. The Spartans hope it also will be productive. The Spartans have three relay teams headed to the state Class A meet along with 10 individual event qualifiers. State Class A swimming preliminaries are noon Friday, March 2, at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. Swimming finals start at noon Saturday, March 3. Richfield finished second in the Section 2A finals Feb. 25 at Richfield Middle School pool. Breck/Blake won the section championship with 455 points. The Spartans placed second (260) and Spring Lake Park finished third (242.5) in the 10team field.

Basketball FROM PAGE 19 74-41 triumph over Henry Sibley. Jessica January came through with 29 points. Guyton scored 14 points and Sierra Ford-Washington had 10 points. Wise netted nine points. January had another impressive

“It was a very successful section meet for our swimmers,” said Richfield head coach Marc Hamren. “We are still tapering but had many good times and finishes. “We were very pleased to accept the runner-up team trophy. We haven’t done that in many seasons. “We have a good opportunity to do better than our fifth-place finish at state last year.” The Richfield coach listed St. Thomas Academy and Breck/Blake as the state title favorites. Richfield’s 200-yard medley relay team won a gold medal in the section meet with a time of 1 minute, 51.54 seconds. Members of that winning relay were Andy Petersen, Max Hamilton, Duncan Pederson and Ryder Klopp. Richfield was third in the 400 freestyle relay with a state-qualifying time of 3:22.90. Relay members were Mohab Eid, Matt Graham, Klopp and Pederson. The Spartans were ninth in the 200

freestyle relay with a state-qualifying effort of 1:31.19. That relay consisted of Petersen, Max Hamilton, Eid and Matt Graham. Max Hamilton was section champion in the 100 breaststroke (1:02.25). Petersen finished third in that event (1:03.16). Matt Graham placed second in the 50 freestyle (22.50). Pederson was second in the 100 butterfly (54.47). In the 100 freestyle, Eid finished fifth (49.69) and Matt Graham was sixth (49.74). Eid placed third in the 200 freestyle (1:49.82). Three Richfield swimmers placed in the 200 IM. Pederson was third (2:01.96) followed by Petersen in fourth place (2:02.96). Max Hamilton was eighth (2:08.49). Senior Ken Mayo didn’t qualify for state but drew praise from his coach. “Ken achieved a 16-second drop with a time of 5:29.61 in the 500 freestyle prelims,” said Hamren. “He finished eighth in the finals with a time of 5:33.25.”

offensive performance in Richfield’s 84-50 victory over Tartan Feb. 21. The Spartan junior guard finished with 28 points. Three other Spartan players scored in double figures – Wise (17), Guyton (15), Ford-Washington (12).

all and 8-6 in the Classic Suburban Conference. Blake defeated Richfield 80-75 Feb. 26. Shawn Bear scored 25 points in a losing cause. Other leading Spartan scorers were Marcellis Beard (13), Deshawn Jones (11) and Eric Jimson (8). Richfield lost 71-67 to Tartan in conference play Feb. 21. Spartan scoring leaders were Jones (18), Jared Noonan (15) and Bear (14).

Boys hoops update Richfield’s boys basketball squad lost a pair of tightly-contested games last week. The Spartans are 13-10 over-

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Spartans split in Section 2A hockey playoffs goals against us during an 8-1 regularseason loss.” Mick Dhein scored twice for the Spartans against Providence Academy. Tyler Martinez, Tim Harris and Sam Schrick scored one goal each. Dhein, Schrick and Martinez had two assists each. Kevin Krohn and Jack Stellon picked up one assist apiece. Spartan goalie John Meyer preserved the win by making 40 saves. In the next playoff game, Richfield discovered why Breck is favored to win another state championship. “Breck has an unbelievable team,” said coach Christ. “I can’t see a weakness in its lineup. “Breck had 10 different players score goals against us and had too much depth for us.” Breck scored four times in the first and third periods. The Mustangs had six goals in the second period. Martinez scored the Spartans’ lone goal in the first period. Schrick was credited with an assist. Meyer made 37 saves. Richfield finished 9-17-1 overall. The Spartans were 1-9 in the Classic Suburban Conference.

Richfield defeats Providence Academy before losing to top-seeded Breck BY GREG KLEVEN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Richfield received a dubious honor by winning its Section 2A first-round boys hockey playoff game. The Spartans were rewarded with a matchup against defending state champion Breck. The Spartans, an eighth seed, defeated ninth-seeded Providence Academy 5-2 in first-round action Feb. 22 at Parade Ice Garden. But then Richfield encountered topseeded Breck and lost 14-1 in the quarterfinals Feb. 24 at Parade. “We played a great all-around game in our win over Providence Academy,” said Richfield coach John Christ. “We had four of our five seniors score goals. “Our other senior, Ryan Erickson, missed the section playoffs because of mono. But we played well defensively with him out of the lineup. “We held Providence Academy’s Ryan Tapani scoreless. He scored four

Richfield senior Mick Dhein controls the puck against Henry Sibley in Classic Suburban Conference hockey action. Dhein finished his senior season with 29 goals and 42 assists for 71 points. (Photo by Brian Nelson – Contributing Photographer)

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Please contact Krista Jech at 952-392-6835 or kjech@acnpapers.com

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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

SUN CLASSIFIEDS •

AU TO • E M P LOY M E N T • R E A L E S TAT E

BY PHONE: BY FAX: BY MAIL:

952-392-6888

GARAGE$42 SALES $40 Package Package • 3 line ad • 2 week run • FREE Garage Sale Kit* • Metro Wide Coverage – 318,554 homes

952-941-5431 10917 Valley View Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Attn: Classified

IN PERSON: Visit the Eden Prairie office to place your Classified ad, make a payment, or pick up your Garage Sale Kit.

MERCHANDISE MOVER $44 • 3 lines, 4 weeks, All zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • Merchandise $151.00 or more

• 3 lines, Runs for 13 weeks, choose 2 zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • For one item priced under $2500, price must be in ad, you must call every fourth week to renew. Private party ads only. • Includes mnsun.com website • Maximum of 13 weeks

FREE CLASSIFIEDS: One Item for Sale, $100 or Less. Mail or FAX in only Tues. - Thurs. Friday, Monday, and Call-ins: $7.00 per ad, 1 week, 1 zone One ad per customer per week. Additional zones are $7.00. Three line maximum. Price must be in ad.

Social Clubs & Events

1500

1505

Selling or Buying Gold & Silver

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

Accountants & Tax Svcs

Debbie Yerys Individ & Small Business 30 Yrs Exp. Enrolled Agent Free E Filing 612-272-3434

Building & Remodeling

1510

Accountants & Tax Svcs

Stauber & Associates PA

www.staubercpa.com 952-238-9500 TLC TAX 494 & 35W 952-948-1105 www.tlcfinancial.com

2000

Business Services

2050

HOW TO PAY

2070

2080

Drexler Cabinets

2050

Building & Remodeling

2050

TheysonConstruction.com

Custom Build & Remodel

Design, Create, Inspire.

952-882-8888

Call today for your FREE Inspection!

Family Owned & Operated

www.capstonebros.com Lic. #BC609967

License #20588723

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

Origina

• Replacement Windows • Glass Block Windows

2100

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

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

952.835.0393 apietigconcrete.com

Free Estimates

2130

Decks

Pool/Hot Tub Surrounds Jon Dimich Deck Creations

612-418-3677 Lic 20490464

www.jddeckcreations.com QUALITY WORK 1ST CALL Res/Commercial PATIOS STEPS FLOORS ADDITIONS DRIVES WALKS BRICK BLOCK MASONRY/CHIMNEY WORK DRAIN TILE MC/VISA Bonded Insured BBB Member

QUALITY SERVICE • Since • 1949

The

Origina The Origina

Since 1949 The Origina

952-473-5291 or 920-2395 Cell 612-207-6704 TWIN CITIES Concrete Reas.-Fast Friendly BBB

The The Original Original

• •

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

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

We Specialize In:

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

651-208-8210

Carpet & Vinyl

Decks 3 & 4 Season Porches

(952) 431- 9970

The Origina

2090

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

BASEMENT WINDOW GUY We Work Year Round! The

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

952-898-4444

Building & Remodeling

Specializing in: CT CONSTRUCTION

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

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

FREE ESTIMATES Insured, Bonded & Licensed No. 20011251

ctconstruction.net CAPSTONE BROS.

• Roofing • Siding •INC Windows CONTRACTING,

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

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

612-327-7843

CONTRACTING, INC

2100

952-894-6226 / 612-239-3181

Sun Classifieds

CAPSTONE BROS.

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

WORK GUARANTEED

Quality Work w/ Reasonable Rates. 20+ yrs Owner on the Job Site! Rob 612-578-4897

WORK! 952.392.6888

2100

ARTHUR THEYSON CONSTRUCTION

* HOME REMODELING * Specializing in Bathrooms

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

Carpet Cleaning

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

Custom Cabinet Making Laminate Counter Tops 952-881-5331

Building & Remodeling

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

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

Cabinetry & Counters

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

SERVICES & POLICIES

10917 Valley View Road 952-392-6888

Professional Services

2050

$50

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

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

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

13 WEEK RUN!

$44

EDEN PRAIRIE

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

1510

TRANSPORTATION

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

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

LOCATION

1090

INDEX

952-392-6888

TO PLACE YOUR AD Ads may be placed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. DEADLINE: Mondays at 3:00 pm* * Earlier on holiday weeks

BUSINESS SERVICES

61

(MN# 20215366) •

BONDED • INSURED

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

Free Estimates

CONCRETE & MASONARY

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

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

DECKS/PORCHES TWO TEACHER CONST. *Professionals Who Design* And Build Quality 19+ years (BBB) Visit us for photos@ Twoteacherconstruction.com Lic #BC073200 952-472-5670

2170

Drywall

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

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

2180

Electric Repairs

612-501-1093 WHY PAY MORE? Call Signature Electric Service Upgrades, Misc Wiring, Remodeling & More! Owner/Oper Lic/Bonded/Ins 763-537-4731 Schoo Electric Small Jobs – Service Changes Prompt Service & Free Ests. Licensed – Bonded – Insured

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

2180

Electric Repairs

2290

Handyperson

0 Risk! Lic/Bond/Ins.

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

Best Bids, Quality & Service for Over 20 Years!

Schultz'e Contracting Inc

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

Wall/Ceiling Repair/Texture Tile, Carpentry, Carpet, Paint.

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

Lower Level Remodels #BC538329

MDH Lead Supervisor

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

schultzecontracting.com 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

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

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

All HOME REPAIR

SANDMAN IS BEST!

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

A+ Angie's List 952-474-4355

swisstoneconstruction services.com

sandmanjohansson.com low$$

Steve 612-532-3978 Ins'd

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

HANDY RANDY

Call 952-451-1037

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

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

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

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

2250

Furniture Repair

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

2310

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*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 www.bestcleaningservices.com 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

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

KITCHEN RENAISSANCE

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

2420

Painting

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

*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

Professional, Reliable. Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Gen Repairs, Painting, Flooring, In/Outside Remodeling, Handymanreliability@ gmail.com or 612-327-0100

R&J Construction

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

Call Ray 952-484-3337

2510

Bell Professional Painting 23 yrs serving SW Ext Ptg Best Prices 952-949-0444

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

DAVE'S PAINTING and WALLPAPERING Int/Ext • Free Est • 23 Yrs Will meet or beat any price! Lic/Ins Visa/MC BBB 952-469-6800 St. Christoper Decorating Old World Craftsmanship/24 Yrs

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

952-451-7151 Ins/Bonded

2430

Paperhanging

Why Wait Roofing LLC

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

PRO PAPER HANGING Removal, Paint/Plaster Any & All Home Repairs 35yrs Exp. 612-875-2230

TOP QUALITY ROOFING

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

952-472-5670

2470

Tree Service

2620

Sun Classifieds

WORK! 952.392.6888

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

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

Garage Door

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS Repair /Replace /Reasonable Lifetime Warranty on All Spring Changes www.expertdoor.com

651-457-7776

2280

Hauling

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

Impressions **

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

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

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

LICENSED BONDED INSURED

NEW HORIZONS TREE & LANDSCAPING

BIG TREES & STUMPS CHEAP!! Fully Licensed & Insured “We take pride in our work”

612-203-4309 15% Winter Discount

Forget The Rest

*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

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

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

2420

Senior Discounts

15 yrs exp.

Thomas Tree Service Immaculate Clean-up! Tree Removal/Trimming Lot Clearing & Stump Removal Free Estimates 952-440-6104 TREE REMOVAL/TRIMMING Shrub Pruning Free Ests Lic'd / Ins'd / 20 Yrs Exp. 952-922-7543 / 763-535-7512

Upholstery & Slipcovers

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

Window Cleaning

2660

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

Great Service Affordable Prices 2490

2490

Powerwashing

Window Cleaning

Merchandise

Home Repair: Interior & Exterior

Right Way PAINTING

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

You name it we can do it!

612-455-1217 Multi-Year Service Award Winner

www.LetUsService.com

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

612.839.2239 • 612.866.0949

3 Year dry Oak mix, 4x8x16 $119 or 2 for $219. Stored indoors. Free delivery & stacked 612-845-0957

3160

Furnishings

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

BR Set: Qn. size, light wood, bkcase hdbrd, triple drssr, 2 nite stands. Mint cond! $400. 952-831-2998 Dng Rm Set. $400 or b/o. Tbl, 5 chrs, 2 pc hutch, very good cond. 763-559-0484 Pine Log Handmade Twin Loft Bed $500or OBO 763559-9344.

Misc. Wanted

Picking Thru Time Located in Lonsdale, MN * Vendor Space Available *

2490

Buying Old Trains & Toys

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200

3280

Musical Instuments

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

3700

Powerwashing

Leisure

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

3810

Sporting Goods & Misc

GUN & KNIFE SHOW March 3-4 (Sat 9-5; Sun 9-3) Blmgtn Armory Adm. $5 3300 W. 98th St. 763-754-7140

Credit Cards Accepted

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

Fireplace & Firewood

Antiques

3010

Lic. #BC626700

LetUs Be Your Handyman!

Collectibles & Art

WANTED Old stereo equip., need not work. Andy 651-329-0515

507-744-4218 Powerwashing

3110

3270

New Antique Store!

A Fresh Look, Inc.

Grandview Park Cemetery, Hopkins, MN. 2 side by side plots, $950 ea. 602-861-8082

3150

3000

Painting

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

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

612-529-4444

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

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

Chocolatier Magazines

Tree Service

2620

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

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

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

Tree Service

Cemetery Lots

Call The Best!!

(763) 550-0043 (952) 476-7601 (651) 221-2600

2620

3090

www.vincestree.com Full Tree & Landscape Services.

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

Special $89/with ad!

Reasonably Priced!

2260

Will Beat Anybody's Price!

2630

763-792-2999 Geno's Sewer & Drain

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

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

BBB

We Take Care of Insurance Claims Offering the Best Extended Manufacturers Warranty

Plumbing

Ceiling & Wall Textures

Paint, Plaster, papering 30yrs quality work, Ref's Seasonal Rates. Reliable roosterpainting.com Est. Int/Ext 952-484-4867

612-210-5267 952-443-9957

Tree Service

2620

A Good Job!!

An Honest Plumber

A German Craftsman

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

Lic #20156835 • Insured

Quality Residential

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

A Family Operated Bus.

Painting & Drywall H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

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

Work Guar/Refs/Ins/Free Ests

Refacing, new cabs/counters

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

Painting

A Local Mover

MN Lic BC20122701

HANDYMAN

2420

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

crocodileproductionsinc.com

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

4000

4200

Family Care Child Care Wanted

Shakopee - FT Nanny Mature, loving Nanny with Infant experience for Twins Beg. 5/15/12 $550 wk

LCHS 651-209-1111 lovingcarehomeservices.com

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5000

5100

Rentals Senior Rentals

South Mpls: New opportunity to rent a 1BR apartment in an established 55+ building. Convenient location. Call 612-721-5077

Talheim in Chaska

7000

Real Estate

8100

Manufactured Homes

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

Now accepting 9000 Employment applications for Health 9050 Care the 1BR waiting PCA list for Senior 62 PCA needed in central Bloomington, Monday, years & older. Tuesday, and Wednes-

952-361-0310

day 9am-5pm and possible weekend hours. Call Molly at 952-814-7400

9050

Health Care

LPNS NEEDED TO COMPLETE OUR TEAM! ACR Homes, a leader in the human service field, is looking for LPNs to perform direct care in residential settings. Variable pay based on shift, competitive benefits and generous 401k. Positions available at our Lakeville home. Call 651-415-9991 for more info. EEO/AA

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

9050

Health Care

Regency Home HealthCare is seeking part time/full time/float/casual; day, eve and night RN/LPN's to provide services to ventilator dependent clients in private homes as well as group settings throughout the metro. Must have great attention to detail, strong problem solving skills, excellent communication and clinical skills. Current MN nursing license and CPR required. If interested please submit online application at www.regencyhhc.com or fax resume attn: Julie @ 651-488-4656. EOE

WORK! 952.392.6888

Turn your unneeded items in to

$$$$$$$$ Sell your items in Sun Classifieds

952-392-6888

Quality care begins with exceptional people.

Houses For Rent

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

5600

Rooms For Rent

JJoin our team...

S. Blgton: In large house, Incl. all Utli, Cbl, TV & Internet. $475/mo. No Lease. Call John 952-948-0788

Director of Nutrition Services-

Edina- Furnished Room! Kitchen, Private Bath & Entrc $490/mo 952-929-8682

Registered DieƟƟan or CerƟfied Dietary Manager

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

Call for details: Michael (763) 227-1567

6400

Apartments & Condos For Rent

Mpls – 1BR, Heat, A/C, nr trans & pkway $760 mo 952-457-0627 952-922-5492

Glencoe Regional Health Services offers a competitive wage and a full benefits package. To learn more about all of our open positions and about starting a great career with GRHS, visit our Web site to apply at www.grhsonline.org or call 320-864-7812 for more information.

www.MinnLocal.com Senior Rentals

5100

Senior Rentals

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING

5100

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:

A New Career We're looking for motivated individuals to join Minnesota's #1 real estate team. We'll provide the training and resources. You bring the desire for personal and financial growth. Together we'll build your real estate career. Call Irene Levy at 952-949-4759 or email: iblevy@cbburnet.com

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Attn-CDL-A Drivers Dedicated recreational boat hauling, preloaded & secured freight on gooseneck trailers -Deliver to locations in the US & Canada -Excellent pay & benefits -Out 2 weeks at a time -Must have 1yrs of OTR exp., Passport & TWIC Expect the BEST at TMC! Call 800-247-2862 x1 www.tmctrans.com

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9100

Drivers Full-time OTR, Van/ Reefer. Minimum 2 yrs required. Late Model equipment. Regional/ Long haul. Weekend Home time. Competitive wage DOE. Call Nik: 651-325-0307

¡ÚNESE A NUESTRO EQUIPO! JOINDRE NOTRE ÉQUIPE!

Digi-Key Corporation is a rapidlygrowing global distributor of electronic components located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Along with world-class career opportunities, our employees receive an outstanding benefits program, a comfortable, stable, friendly work environment, and the added benefits of living in a smaller community. Share in our success and make Digi-Key part of your future!

Sell It, Buy It, Search For It In Sun Classifieds

5100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Sun Classifieds

EHO

5400

9100

952-831-3372 www.commonbond.org

Bilingual Sales & Customer Service Correspondent - Spanish or French Position Overview: Process fax, email, and Internet orders, as well as respond to inbound phone calls in Spanish or French and English. Interact with other internal departments on behalf of the customer to provide superior customer service to our Spanish- or French-speaking customer base. Responsibilities: t Respond to inbound telephone calls in English and Spanish or French t Provide information in response to customer inquiries t Enter customer orders using the English language t Other duties as assigned or required Requirements: t Fluent in English and Spanish or French (written and spoken) t High school diploma or equivalent t Excellent communication skills t Good voice quality and tone t Positive attitude t Computer experience - i.e. Microsoft Excel and Word Come join our Sales team, where you can find a challenging, rewarding career and help Digi-Key remain a leader in customer service.

To learn more or apply online, visit

DIGIKEY.COM/CAREERS Digi-Key is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

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