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Spartan girls make history Richfield qualified for the state girls basketball tournament for the first time in school history last week. The Spartans defeated Holy Family Catholic 72-61 in the Class 3A, Section 5 championship game March 8 at Minnetonka High School. Richfield was ranked third in the state with a 25-4 record entering state action. Quarterfinal games were March 14 at Williams Arena. Target Center is the site of the semifinals Thursday, March 15, and finals Saturday, March 17.

GOP selects delegates to move on to state convention in tedious, drawn out process BY ANDREW WIG SUN NEWSPAPERS Saturday’s Senate District 50 Republican Convention was not exactly conventional. In what was part pep fest, part organizational meeting and part election, about 175 delegates gathered in the auditorium of Bloomington’s Oak Grove Middle School for a meeting where they literally made up the rules as they went along. After early orders of business like “The Pledge of Allegiance,” a Christian prayer and a vote to officially form the new GOP senate district, it became clear this convention would deviate from mere formality. The first point of contention arose early on, when some delegates balked at not being included on the ballot that would give them a chance to represent their district at state- and congressional-level conventions. Those CONVENTION: TO PAGE 14

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Ralph’s Shoe Service is back in business Following long run in Southdale Center, new home is Richfield BY ANDREW WIG SUN NEWSPAPERS After renovation at Southdale Center ousted the shop from its long time home last December, one of the first

tenants of the first indoor mall in the country, has reappeared, this time in a humble yet eclectic strip of shops in Richfield. Ralph’s Shoe Service has opened its doors on Penn

Avenue, next to the blue grass music shop, the baseball card shop and the ice cream parlor. And after a week in his new commercial home, Bill Roase says it is starting to feel like it. “It feels like home here to

me,” the Bloomington resident said last Thursday, on his shop’s third day in its new location. It helps that customers SHOES: TO PAGE 17

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Temporary financing provision boosts big projects Lawmakers seek extension to provision that helped subsidize Pizza Lucé and Lyndale Gardens BY ANDREW WIG – SUN NEWSPAPERS Three high-profile projects in Richfield and Bloomington would not have proceeded the way they have, or at all, if it were not for a relatively obscure, temporary provision currently under discussion in the Minnesota Legislature. The funding provision allows cities more flexibility in dipping into pools of money generated by surpluses in tax increment financing. TIF, as it is commonly known, is a heavily utilized funding mechanism meant for financing redevelopment projects by using the increase in property taxes generated by the projects themselves. The surpluses, which cities can currently spend more freely than is tradi-

The city of Richfield dedicated $250,000 in surplus tax increment financing revenue to help bring Pizza Lucé into the space formerly occupied by Bridgemans restaurant. (Photo by Andrew Wig – Sun Newspapers) tion, accrue when the TIF dollars a project generates outpace the funding

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requirements of the project, or of the TIF district set up in conjunction with the financing. Those provisions, however, are set to expire at the end of the year, along with Minnesota’s Jobs Stimulus Program. Republican legislators have introduced a bill seeking an 18-month extension. Cities across Minnesota commonly use TIF, but far less common is the way Bloomington, Richfield and 32 other Minnesota cities have used the funding

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mechanism. According to city officials, three projects in the cities would not have happened at all without it, or would not have proceeded like they have. The city of Bloomington dedicated up to about $1 million in surplus TIF funds to help finance Genesee, a 234-unit mixed-use development set to open this summer at Penn Avenue and American Boulevard. Also set for a summer opening is Pizza Lucé in Richfield. The city put $250,000 in surplus TIF toward the project, in which the vacant Bridgeman’s restaurant at East 66th Street and Lake Shore Drive will be transformed into the newest addition to the local pizza chain. Around the corner from the future Pizza Lucé, Richfield has dedicated $650,000 in the surplus funds to the Lyndale Gardens project, where plans are to turn the Lyndale Garden Center building on Lyndale Avenue into a revamped commercial space. Adjacent land is to be the site of two apartment buildings with more than 100 combined units. “I don’t think they would have been able to do the project without it,” Richfield Community Development Director John Stark said of Lyndale Gardens. “They would have had to find some other grant or some other funding source.” The Pizza Lucé project would have gone forward without the surplus TIF, Stark said, but not to the same extent. Thanks to the subsidy, “they’re going to TIF: TO PAGE 22

CALENDAR Thursday, March 15, 2012

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Tax Assistance Where: Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave. S. When: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Info: 612-861-9385

Marvelous Maples Where: Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield When: 1-2:30 p.m. Info: 612-861-9365

Story Theatre Where: Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave. S. When: 1-3 p.m. Info: 612-861-9385

Vietnamese-Language Story Time Where: Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Ave. S., Richfield When: 11:00 a.m. Info: 612-543-6200

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18 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 Richfield Baseball Inc. Clinic and Evaluations Where: Richfield High School Main, No. 5 and No. 7 Gyms, 7001 S. Harriet Ave. When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: 612-798-1229

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19 School Board Meeting Where: Richfield STEM School, 7020 S. 12th Ave. When: 7 p.m. Info: 612-798-6600 Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting Where: Richfield Municipal Center, 6700 Portland Ave. When: 7:00 p.m. Info: 612-543-6200

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Voices United Program Where: Richfield High School Media Rooms A and B, 7001 Harriet Ave. S. When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Info: 612-798-6326

Citizen Science Where: Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave. S. When: 1-11:30 a.m. Info: 612-861-9385

Family Math Night Where: Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 7540 Penn Ave. S., Richfield When: 6 p.m. Info: 612-866-6906

Memory Care Givers Where: Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave. When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info: 612-861-9385

22 Richfield Rotary Club Where: Champp’s 790 W. 66th St., Richfield When: 7:15 a.m. Info: richfieldrotary.org Teen Grab Bag Where: Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Ave. S., Richfield When: 3:30 p.m. Info: 612-543-6200

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Kelash faces challenger for DFL endorsement Bloomington School Board chair Melissa Halvorson Wiklund seeks endorsement, too BY ANDREW WIG – SUN NEWSPAPERS When legislative redistricting split Richfield last month, one portion of the city was left as part of a Democratic stronghold, Senate District 63 — all its incumbents are seeking reelection with no challengers for the Democratic Endorsement. The rest of the city’s political future, meanwhile, is well in flux. The new map placed Sen. Ken Kelash, who currently represents all of Richfield, out of the new District 50, which covers western and southern Richfield as well as the eastern two-thirds of Bloomington. But undeterred, he has announced his plans to move into the new district and seek the new district’s Democratic endorsement. He is still exploring his housing options, however. He doesn’t have to move until he knows the results of the District 50 DFL convention March 31. Hoping to render the house-hunting unnecessary is Melissa Holvorson Wiklund, who has announced her own intentions to seek the Democrat-Farmer-Labor Party’s endorsement for Senate District 50. She made her plans known Feb. 24, before Kelash made his intentions to move official, but says it wouldn’t have made a difference. “It doesn’t affect my mindset,” said the Bloomington Board of Education chair during an interview last week, “because when I entered the race I was pretty confident that there would be others that would be interested in the positions.” Wiklund said she was inspired to run when she realized there is only so much she can do on the school board. “Exposure at the local government level on the School Board has shown me there are limits to things that I can change,” she said. But it is that position, she says, that has given her a valuable first-hand look at the budget quandaries faced by school districts. “Our costs keep going up and we also are being asked to do more and more to support our students and increase achievement,” Wiklund noted. The state in recent years has held back — to be repaid later — increasing shares school funding. Meanwhile, schools have

worked to match standards set by the much-derided federal No Child Left Behind legislation, for which the state has been given a temporary reprieve while it works on establishing its own system of measuring schools’ performance. Still, the common refrain of school districts remains: flat funding, increasing costs. It is a complicated array of circumstances and mechanisms that Wiklund believes she is in a favorable position to address, while admitting the challenge. Work on the school board “has given me a lot of insight into how complex it is,” she said, “and there aren’t easy answers.” Since announcing her candidacy, Wiklund has been visiting with District 50 residents to hear their thoughts. “I think people are very concerned about the future and how we can make sure we have strong cities and strong schools,” she said. “I want to make sure kids get good educations and leave school equipped and that they have the ability to find jobs.” And that doesn’t necessarily mean four years of college. “What I think is a good approach is not everyone desires to go to a four year college,’ she said, adding, nor does the state need them to. Whether they come from traditional institutions or not, “people need skilled workers, and so one size doesn’t fit all.” Wiklund, who has an electrical engineering background, said her experience in education will translate to other areas of government, especially considering the expanse of the Bloomington School District. Kelash paused when asked to compare himself to the upstart candidate. “It don’t know her very well at all,” he said. However, “one difference is obviously experience. I’ve already been serving and know the issues.” Kelash, a retired carpenter, has spent four years in the Senate,- and six years in the 1990s as District 63 chair. He touts his experience on the Economic Development and Jobs Committee as well as Environment and Natural Resources Committee. Kelash, moving south — albeit a short distance — into District 50 in order to run, is taking a preemptive stance against any potential charges of “carpet bagging,” remindful that 55-60 percent of ENDORSEMENT: TO PAGE 12

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School district discontinues 17 teaching positions Some positions expected to reappear, depending on class registration data and funding BY ANDREW WIG – SUN NEWSPAPERS The Richfield School District has discontinued 17 full-time-equivalent teaching positions for the 2012-2013 school year, a decision the school board unanimously approved last week. The move comes partly in response to the one-student increase in average class size and a $875,000 budget cut that was announced last month. Of the 17 full-time-equivalent — or FTE — positions discontinued, 10.7 will come from elementary schools. They include 4.5 classroom teacher positions, and about 1.4 literacy specialist positions, which can be partially cut in this manner due to the part-time status of some teachers. Nearly four FTE positions will be discontinued at the high school, although it

is unclear which specific areas will be cut as the district waits for class registration data. About 3.8 positions that depend on Title I funding were discontinued as the district waits to hear how much of the federal money it will receive for next school year. Cuts also came to early childhood education, which saw a reduction of 1 position, and the English as a second language program, which saw 1.5 positions discontinued. The staff cuts, however, are not necessarily permanent. “We do anticipate that some of these positions will be added back as more information becomes available about student registration for particular classes,” noted Craig Holje, the district’s director of personnel, as he presented the resolution to the board. He refrained from estimating how many positions may be brought back for 2012-2013. As part of preliminary planning, these March cuts are necessary due to contractual timelines, Holje explained. Positions can always be added but cuts

have a deadline. “We need to be as fiscally conservative as we can and responsible that way so that we are not overstaffing in any of the areas,” Holje told the board, which passed the cuts without discussion. Last year in the same kind of March school board meeting, the board cut 28 FTE positions. The district made 24 cuts the March prior. The 17 this year is about on par with the initial FTE cuts in an average year, Holje said in an interview following the district meeting. However, “these are still very significant cuts,” he added. The decision comes down to “how do we maintain as much of the program as possible and maintain the quality of the program with minimal impact.” Holje said it wasn’t easy. “All of those positions are important within the district,” he maintained. “It’s always a difficult thing to do, but the district is obviously committed to living within the financial means that we have.” Holje made his feelings known as he presented the cuts to the board: “March is one of my least favorite times of the year.”

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Time is now to vote on the stadium bill Minnesotans say they treasure the Minnesota Vikings football team, but they don’t want to help pay for a new stadium to keep them. That’s the dilemma for the Minnesota Legislature that keeps stalling, hoping they can put this decision off until after the November elections. Meanwhile, the Vikings insist they want a new $975 million stadium and are willing to pay more than $427 million of the cost, as long as someone else pays the remaining $548 million. The central question, however, is not how to pay for it and where to put it. The bottom line is: How important is the Viking team to the quality of life of Minnesotans? If the consensus of the people is to keep the Vikings because they add so much value to the state’s quality of life, then all the people should help pay for a new stadium that will keep them here. This burden should not fall on Minneapolis residents alone through the array of taxes they pay now for facilities like Target Field, the Minneapolis Convention Center and Target Center. Nor should it fall on only those who would pay for electronic pull-tabs, as proposed in the latest stadium plan. The lat-

est plan calls for a $975 million stadium east of the Metrodome in Minneapolis. It would be financed by $427 million by the Vikings, $150 million by Minneapolis through sales and luxury taxes and $398 million by state-run electronic-pull-tabs. This plan still has to be approved by a reluctant Minnesota Legislature and Minneapolis City Council, who fear the backlash from those who question the Vikings deal when compared to the state’s need to close a budget deficit, to pay for $2.1 billion in withheld payments to school districts and to fund human services. Since this issue has dragged on for 10 years and a plan has been put together for the Legislature, this is the session to vote it up or down. Waiting won’t lead to a better solution. Minnesotans want to believe the Vikings will never leave for a city with a modern stadium. Don’t they recall how the state lost its NBA franchise the Minneapolis Lakers to Los Angeles and the Minnesota North Stars NHL hockey team to Dallas? Have they forgotten how the state fought and regained new hockey and basketball franchises by having to build Target Center and the Xcel Center? A major policy question: Should the

state continue to fund entertainment venues for its residents with local and state taxes? Why not? There’s state and local tax dollars in the Xcel Center in St. Paul, Target Field in Minneapolis, the National Sports Center in Blaine, the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, the Mall of America in Bloomington and the TCF Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus. The most recent case of public financing is Target Field in Minneapolis where there is a 0.15 percent sales tax paying two-thirds of the cost. People are raving about this stadium, even as they help pay for it when they buy something in Hennepin County. A consensus is developing that keeping the Vikings maintains the state’s quality of life and a stadium plan is on the table. Let’s vote. — An editorial from the ECM Publishers Editorial Board. Sun Newspapers is part of ECM Publishers, Inc. What’s your opinion? We’d like to know. Please write to: Letters to the Editor, Sun Newspapers, 33 Second St. N.E., Box 280, Osseo, MN 55369 or via e-mail to suneditor@acnpapers.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR It is not a sin to support domestic partner registry To the editor: I feel compelled to respond to the letter written in the March 1 Sun-Current entitled, “Those supporting domestic registry guilty of a sin.” I found the timing of this letter quite ironic, during the season of Lent, when God sent his only son to pay the ultimate price for our sins. As Christians we are all part of the larger Christian commu-

nity, where we are to share the burdens of all, reaching out to help lighten their load. It is not our place to pass judgment on others. I believe in the kind, loving father who wants us all to be saved, not the harsh punishing one. Remember, what would Jesus do? I think people can believe in God and support people in domestic partnerships. Remember we have all sinned and have fallen short of the glory of God! He will take care of the unrepentant sinners whoever they may be. I pray that when I stand before God I can say I did my best to better your kingdom, not con-

demn it. Diane Rappe Richfield

Richfield Republicans had been lacking coverage, finally got some To the editor: In response (“Lack of neutrality in caucus coverage” March 1), I have been involved in Richfield Republican politics

for the past twenty years and this was a good article for this year’s caucus. The DFL caucus for Mr. [Ken] Meter’s Precinct 6 was attended by 29 people, but in the same precinct, the GOP attendance was 70 people. However, Mr. Meter has a complaint about the coverage. This is the first time in twenty years that the Richfield Republican caucuses have even been covered. It has always been about the DFL caucuses, even when we have submitted a news release. They don’t get published. LETTERS: TO PAGE 9

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teachers who feel that their job is not secure has increased from eight percent in 2006 to 34 percent in 2011. Seventy-six percent of teachers report that their school’s budget decreased during the last year. Sixty-six percent report there were layoffs of teachers or other staff in the last year. Thirty-six percent report there were reductions or eliminations of programs in art and music last year. Many parents and students also are worried. While 34 percent of teachers feel their job is not secure, “62 percent of parents and 54 percent of students worry about the parents losing or not being able to find a job.” Seventy-two percent of parents and 65 percent of students “worry about their family not having enough money for the things they need.” The report urges greater collaboration among different groups. It cites the value of buildings where schools and community groups share space, making more effective and efficient use of funds. I’ll be writing more about this idea in future columns. There is much more in the report, which is why I encourage you to read it. Many schools already survey faculty, families and students. I think the best use of the report would be for schools to conduct similar surveys, using at least some of the Met Life questions, and then share results. By itself, a survey does not improve anything. But it can help identify strengths and shortcomings. A survey also can help identify progress and priorities.

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PUBLIC SAFETY Police Reports For March 1-7, the Richfield Police Department answered the following calls: March 1–A homeowner at 6727 Irving Ave. S. reported at 7:31 a.m. that her front window and siding had been shot with a BB gun. Damage was $1,200. March 2–A man was arrested for false imprisonment after his girlfriend called police reporting she was being held hostage in her apartment at 12:15 a.m. Several pieces of construction items, valued at $8,000, were taken at an unknown time from the construction site at the former Kmart location, 6501 Lyndale Ave. S. March 3–A victim shopping at Rainbow Foods had her wallet stolen and later found $1,000 in charges on her credit card, she reported at 11:20 a.m. A victim reported that someone on Feb. 13 stole $20 in cash, $85 in winning lottery tickets, $250 in gift cards, 200 postage stamps and miscellaneous VFW documents from a Nissan Frontier parked at 6715 Lyndale Ave. S. A vehicle nearly caused an accident while leaving the American Legion before an officer stopped it at 67th St. E. and Portland Ave. S. at 8:27 p.m. The driver breath-tested for .266 blood-alcohol content and was arrested for DWI. March 4–Police stopped a vehicle at 62nd St. E. and Bloomington Ave. S. at 1:48 a.m. The driver breath-tested for .18 blood-alcohol content and was arrested for third-degree DWI. A driver was arrested for DWI at 1:54 a.m. at 60th St. E. and Bloomington after almost colliding with a squad car. A vehicle at Richfield Intermediate School had a window broken at 2:29 p.m. A mother reported at 2:29 a.m. that her five-year-old daughter and two other five-year-old females had been molested by a 12-year-old female whom they knew. A driver was arrested for DWI at 3:08

Maplewood man charged with rape at Richfield group home A worker at a Richfield group home has been charged with felony first-degree criminal sexual conduct after his co-worker accused him of rape in December. Peter N. Osebe, 43, of Maplewood, was charged Feb. 29 in Hennepin County Court. According to the criminal complaint compiled by Richfield Police, Osebe’s coworker called police to a group home on the 7000 block of Lyndale Avenue South on Dec. 3. The alleged victim told police she was in an office clocking out from her shift at about 10:15 p.m. when Osebe entered the room and grabbed her arm. She reported that she told Osebe she was not interested in his advances. It was then, allegedly, that Osebe turned out the lights in the office and threw her to the floor, proceeding to rape victim, as she felt a knife pressed against her throat during the five-minute assault. Investigators located semen samples on the floor that matched the defendant’s DNA. If convicted, Osebe faces a maximum of 30 years in jail and a $40,000 fine. Osebe was in Hennepin County Jail on a $100,000 bond. a.m. after turning in front of a squad car without yielding at E. 71st St. and Nicollet Ave. S. March 5–A 2000 Honda Civic parked on the street outside a residence at 7401 4 th Ave. S. was stolen sometime between 5:45 a.m. that day and 10:30 p.m. the day prior. The victim said the only keys were in the house and the vehicle was locked. Inside the car were tools and rims valued at $500 each.

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March 6–A victim left his Geo Prizm unlocked and running while he went inside the Short Stop gas station. The vehicle was gone when he exited the store. An officer later located the vehicle unoccupied and running at 72nd St. and 17th Ave. at 8:29 p.m., after a witness said he saw two vehicles pulling out of the gas station parking lot at a high rate of speed. Between Nov. 11, 2011 and Feb. 14, $9,572 worth of items were stolen from

a rented garage at 7612 Knox Ave. S. Items missing were primarily automotive parts. March 7–A motorist was arrested for fourth-degree DWI at 3:42 a.m. after police received a report of a property damage accident at 7730 4th Ave. S. A victim at 728 E. 78th St. reported he did not receive his property tax refund of $1,050. It was later determined the check was stolen and cashed.

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New map, same mindset Last month’s legislative redistricting moved Wiklund from the northern portion of Senate District 40, to what will now be the southern portion of District 50. Last election cycle the district leaned Republican overall, with Sen. Dan Hall, R-Burnsville, and Rep. Pam Myhra, RBurnsville, taking office, while Rep. Ann Lenczewski, D-Bloomington, has represented the northern half of the district in the Legislature for seven terms. Wiklund believes her position to the south should not hinder her ability to reach out to the northern delegates and constituents, noting she grew up further north in eastern Bloomington, and that she has in-laws in Richfield. “I need to get out there and work

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hard,” she said. “It doesn’t matter what (the district) looks like, and I would be spending a great deal of time with Richfield residents as well as Bloomington residents.” Kelash also has to win over a new group of constituents and delegates. “He’ll be introducing himself to a new set of people, but I think he’ll have good support for folks in the old (District) 63 that have gotten to know him well,” said Brian O’Shea, chair of the old District 63, who is helping the Democrats organize in the new District 50. While south the southern portion of District 50 is more moderate than the north, “there’s no significant difference between northern and southern DFLers,” O’Shea said. Looking at the last presidential election as a measure, District 50 as it is formed now would have favored President Barrack Obama by 20 points, O’Shea found. “I don’t foresee the DFL having trouble holding that seat,” he said.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Students honored at science fair Blessed Trinity students attended the Twin Cities Regional Science Fair at the University of Minnesota Field House Feb. 24, with several receiving special honors. Brian Turner received the Inventor’s Award. Alex Hoover earned an award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota, while Alyse Walker and Grace Gallucci earned awards in the engineering council’s special recognition category. Also, three students — William Gomes, Abby Cavanaugh and Claire Hollingsworth — will advance to the state science fair, scheduled for March 18-20 at the Doubletree Hotel. Abby also wrote a research paper that advanced to state competition. Grace’s paper was selected as an alternate.

Ham Bingo at St. Peter’s Catholic Church Tasty prizes will be on hand March 24 for Ham Bingo at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 6730 Nicollet Ave. S., Richfield. Blessed Trinity Catholic School parents will host the event, set for 5:30-9 p.m. Included will be popcorn and homemade sloppy Joes, served from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bingo, consisting of 28 games, is from 6-9 p.m. Ten winners will get 4-5-pound hams as prizes. A bingo card for the entire evening costs $7. Info: 612-866-5089.

those desiring a life of reflection and service, a community that still exists in the village of Taizé. Absent is a sermon, formal liturgy or offering in this style that transcends doctrinal and moral positions. The service is open to all. Ongoing Taizé services, all beginning at 5 p.m., will take place the third Thursday of each month through May. Services last about 45 minutes. Info: 612-861-6086, richfieldumc.org.

Rotary Club to host teen job fair Saturday A Bloomington Rotary Club will host a teen job fair this weekend. The Bloomington Daymakers Rotary Club’s job fair is 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17, in the cafeteria of Bloomington Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave. S. Info: dbgeisler@mac.com.

Mental illness support group meets weekly A peer support group for adults recovering from mental illness meets weekly in Bloomington. The group is sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota. Trained facilitators who are also in recovery will lead the group. The meetings are 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the Charaka Community Support Program, 7888 12th Ave. S. Info: 612-752-8374 (Maureen).

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An alternative worship experience is being offered at Richfield United Methodist Church, 5835 Lyndale Ave. S., where a service in the Taizé tradition, characterized by simplicity and quiet, is scheduled for Sunday, March 18, at 5 p.m. Taizé is characterized by prayer, silence, reading of scripture and gentle, simple music, sung repetitively until becoming effortless. Between readings and songs are periods for personal reflection, to add meaning to the music and messages, and meant to bring about a sense of serenity. Taizé began in France during the World War II era, when reformed minister Brother Roger formed a community of

A Bloomington church will host its annual mass and brunch for people with disabilities this weekend. The mass is 9 a.m. Saturday, March 17, at Church of St. Edward, 9401 Nesbett Ave. S. Brunch will include entertainment by Kitchen Kut-Ups. Info: 952-835-7101.

Bloomington. The concert is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 22, in the Schneider Theater of Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road. The concert features a piano trio with violinist Kathryn Christie, cellist Daryl Carlson and pianist Max Radloff; pianist David Viscoli, playing Sergei Rachmaninoff ’s Etudes-Tableaux, op. 39; soprano Monica Murray; and the Vecchione-Erdahl Duo with oboist Carrie

Vecchione and string bassist Rolf Erdahl. Flutist Karen Baumgartner, the first place winner in the high school winds division of the Thursday Musical 2011 Young Artist Scholarship Competition, will open the concert. Season ticket purchases for the remainder of the 2011-2012 concert series will include a season ticket for the 2012-2013 season. Tickets are $10 at the door. Info: thursdaymusical.com.

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Convention FROM PAGE 1 wishing to be on the ballot were to call or email the convention organizer; some said they did but were still left off the ballot. A motion to allow delegates to be nominated from the floor, reconciling the issue, passed. The proceedings were beginning to veer from a traditional path as Convention Chair Bill Peterson, a political veteran, showed his first signs of frustration. After debate on the delegate nomination, the political-rally portion of the proceedings could begin, as a number of political hopefuls materialized to rally the crowd. Candidates stumping included Chris Fields, who plans to challenge Rep. Keith Ellison for his Congressional District 5 seat, plus Kurt Bills, R-Rosemount, who is angling for Amy Klobuchar’s US Senate seat. Other lawmakers rallying the crowd were US Rep. Erik Paulsen and Sen. Ted Daley, R-Eagan. Craig Marston of Richfield, who hopes to defeat Rep. Linda Slocum, D-Richfield, for the District 50A house seat, also addressed the assemblage, promising an aggressive campaign. “I want to hit the ground running April 1st. Right after she’s endorsed I’m gonna slam her,” he proclaimed. “I want to take this whole district, all three seats.” In a formality, the District 50 delegates endorsed Marston Saturday, but were left with no candidates to pick from for the other two district seats. Peterson, who oversaw the proceedings, initially planned to run for the open District 50 Senate seat, before backing out. “It was just a lot of things that have come up,” he said after the convention. “I just decided after talking to a number of people that this isn’t time.” Also unclear is who will run against Rep. Ann Lenczewski, D-Bloomington, for the House District 50B seat. Marston said he had no names of potential candidates for either seat. “I think people are waiting to see what comes out on the DFL side,” he said, referring to the Democrats’ March 31 district convention, where either incumbent Kelash or challenger Melissa Halvorson Wiklund will win the party’s endorsement.

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Above, Charles Davis of Bloomington voices his support for Ron Paul at the Senate District 50 Republican Convention Saturday. At right, delegates from Bloomington and Richfield populated the auditorium of Oak Grove Middle School in Bloomington for the first Republican convention of the newly formed Senate District 50. (Photos by Andrew Wig – Sun Newspapers)

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FROM PREVIOUS PAGE sional levels. Again, the call was made for a rule change. “There are people that are here for the first time that are not getting a very favorable opinion of the process,” a delegate announced, noting he had no way of knowing who he was voting for. “This is just an exercise in checking names,” another observed. A strong contingent agreed, motioning to allow those hoping to be delegates at the state convention a chance to address the assemblage before a vote. After an initial call for a two-minute allowance, the room reached a compromise to allow each candidate 15 seconds to speak. It meant voters would know — or have a fair idea — of the presidential candidate each delegate would endorse on the state level. Supporters of presidential candidate Ron Paul appeared to be the key delegates pushing for the rule change. While presidential candidate Rick Santorum won the straw poll in Minnesota, delegates won’t officially endorse the Republican candidate for president until the national convention in August. The upcoming Minnesota GOP Convention will determine which delegates represent the state on the national level. Paul supporters believe this means their man still has a chance if they can promote enough Paul-backing delegates, even though he finished a distant second at the Minnesota GOP caucus. “This guy has the most delegates

here,” delegate Preston Patrick said, holding a brochure for Paul, the only presidential candidate with a promotional table set up at the event. Several Paul supporters made the same claim, believing base-level efforts like this one could still propel Paul to the nomination. “The Ron Paul people do have that. They do have a very strong grass roots movement,” Marston said following the convention, confirming that Paul supporters were “very well represented,” along with those favoring Rick Santorum. The delegates compromised their way through an event that hiccupped in fits and starts all day, as it became something more than a formality. Although it kept delegates inside on a beautiful day outside, Marston said he understood the deviations in the delegate selection process. “You gotta know who you’re voting for,” he said. He also attributed the proceedings’ halting pace to Senate District 50’s status as a brand new political unit, cobbled together from parts of District 40 and 63. Saturday’s convention ran about eightand-a-half hours, an hour-and-a half past its scheduled 4 p.m. conclusion. Peterson, who appeared growingly exasperated as delegates made motionafter-motion, partly attributed the proceedings’ halting pace to the large portion conventioneers who were new to the process. “Generally, there is a way you do things,” Peterson said following the event. But political activists, jockeying for grass-roots position, had their own ideas. The maneuvering will continue May 19 at the state GOP convention.

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Dan and Kory Everson, neighbors to the freshly relocated Ralph’s Shoe Service, stop in last Thursday for no other reason than to welcome shop owner Bill Roase to the neighborhood. Roase reported his customer base has loyally followed him from his Southdale Center shop after moving out at the end of December. (Photo by Andrew Wig – Sun Newspapers)

Shoes FROM PAGE 1 haven’t seemed to miss a beat, following Roase a mile east to the Penn Central neighborhood, near 66th Street. “Sometimes I’ll come around and give them a hug,” said Roase, admitting sometimes tears come to his eyes, even. He can feel comfortable getting emotional, because “almost everybody that comes through those doors, I recognize them, because they’re my customers.” Dan and Kory Everson have patronized Ralph’s at the Southdale location, but last Thursday evening, they were there as neighbors, stopping in as if greeting the new family on the block. They saw Ralph’s was open and decided to swing through, Dan said, simply because “we were just glad this was his new home.” Roase isn’t shy explaining how his new spot beats the mall. He said it is about 300 square feet bigger and half the rent, for one. Plus, he’ll finally have a chance to take vacation, the first one since 2006; at Southdale, he had to stay open 7 days a week.

“Now I can close the doors,” Roase said, “and say, ‘Hey, I’m gonna take a vacation.’” Roase, who wears a worn Harley Davidson cap, might go to Sturgis. The evidence that his December ouster may be a blessing in disguise goes on. Roase appreciates having windows that see outside. “I can see if it’s raining or snowing,” he said. He can also see the cars go by, he added, noting the high-traffic location. He prefers the sound of the vehicles to the echo-y din of the mall. Also, when the machines in the back room are off, he can hear Marv Wenzel, the owner of the blue grass shop next door, picking at his banjo.

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Getting personal Shoe repair is inherently a personal business. It is Roase’s job not only to repair souls, but to customize footwear for a wild variety of feet. A sizable portion of his business is in custom orthotics, like when he adjusts shoes so they fit snuggly to elderly women’s skinny ankles. Stacey Bridell is not elderly, but the SHOES: TO NEXT PAGE

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Shoes FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Bloomington resident said she has taught dance her whole life. “I have to have a good shoe maker to go to because I’ve done everything under the sun to my feet,” she said during her first visit to the new Ralph’s, explain-

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ing that years dancing in high heels will take their toll. After a year-and-a-half patronizing the Southdale location, Bridell followed Roase to Richfield. So did south Minneapolis resident Linda White, who appreciates that stores like Ralph’s still exist. “It’s hard to find a shoe store that actually repairs shoes,” she said. There do seem to be fewer of them, White observed, noting the one she

used to patronize in near her workplace in St. Paul recently shit down. She did not hesitate to bring in four or five sets of women’s shoes for repair, telling Roase there are more to come. “I’ve been holding out for this guy,” White said, “just reading the news and waiting for him to open.” The reception has taken Roase aback. “I’ve had so much support from Richfield, it’s been unbelievable,” he said. “That’s what really blows me

away.” The support started when he found his new location in late December. It continued as Minneapolis-based Ruth Piano Movers moved the furniture and machines from his old shop free of charge. Roase said he tried to pay, but they wouldn’t have it. He did, at least, get to buy the movers lunch at Sandy’s SHOES: TO NEXT PAGE

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Shoes FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Tavern across from the new shop. And now that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s getting settled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel like I just fit in with the guys over here.â&#x20AC;? Roase said he had felt less and less enthusiastic about coming into work at his shop in Southdale. That feeling, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it had gone away,â&#x20AC;? he said. But it has returned, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited to get to work.â&#x20AC;? Still, much is the same for Roase, the cobbler. He has the same customers, and

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new ones. The counters and the displays and slating where he hangs merchandise are all the same. And even the new storefront is actually much similar to the original store his grandfather Ralph started at 50th Street and Xerxes Avenue in Minneapolis, before moving to the mall. So for Roase and his shoe repair shop, it is back to normal. Despite all the emotion, he is now able to get back to work, putting it simply: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m back doing what I was doing.â&#x20AC;?

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LEGAL NOTICES 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 March 28, 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: 1108 - Leonzal, Michael; 1128 - Ali, Ahmed; 1174 - Boughton, Leah; 1204 Rice, Semela; 1309 - Sheikh, Halima; 1408 - Ciepielinski, Marilyn; 1421 - Martin, Cornelious; 1511 - Lindsey, Jason; 1577 - Ali, Hawa S; 1653 - Wormsley, Wayne; 1680 - Bogan, Michael D; 1734 Battles, Ronald; 1765 - Hoffman, Kassondra; 1802 - Martinez, Hector; 1857 Dixon, Michael; 1864 - Zarling, Chelsey; 2150 - Ivy, Tiffani; 2211 - Hunnecook, Jarvis; 2219 - Wynn, Corey; 2314 - Miller, Bobby; 2402 - Skelton, Sheila; 2420 Williams, Jketta M; 2514 - Lobley, Denzel; 2539 - Wyatt, Simeon. (Mar. 8 & 15, 2012) PS 25550 D2-Hiawatha-Mar28 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 March 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: 0181 - Martinez, Marc; 0204 - Pollard, Aubrey; 0206 - Garrett, Marcus; 0254 Peraza-Chica, Antonia; 0265 - Wynne, Michelle; 0316 - Wheeler, Edrick; 0335 Olson, Dan; 0364 - Gosha, Audrial; 0416 - Tyus, Wesley; 0518 - Day, Demetrius; 0533 - Abdi, Kaahin; 0573 - Smith, Sequinna; 0629 - Lamson, Gene; 0721 Taylor, Sheri; 0765 - Strader, Jerald; 0824 - Partridge, Neil. (Mar. 8 & 15, 2012) PS 08317 D2-Richfield-Mar27 Auction

Probate Notice (Official Publication) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN DISTRICT COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 27-PA-PR-12-222 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: Estate of GLADYS E. STENERODEN, 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 October 6, 2004. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed John Kopischke, whose address is 321 Colfax Avenue SE, Wadena, MN 56482, 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

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City of Richfield (Official Publication) CITY OF RICHFIELD Public Hearing Notice REGARDING: The City Council will conduct a public hearing for consideration of a transitory ordinance to reestablish ward boundaries following the 2010 census data and conforming to redistricting requirements pursuant to Minnesota Statutes and City Charter. The ward boundaries shall be effective for the conduct of the August 14, 2012 election.

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City of Richfield (Official Publication) CITY OF RICHFIELD Public Hearing Notice REGARDING: The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a number of requests related to the property at 7641 Pleasant Avenue (the North 1/2 of the former Richfield Public Works Garage property). Applicant Ron Clark Construction and Design requests: 1) a change in the zoning of the property from I (Industrial) to PMR (Planned Multi-Family Residential); 2) a change in the Comprehensive Plan designation of the property from Medium-High Density Residential to High Density Residential; and 3) approval of site plans for a Planned Unit Development to allow the construction of a 70-unit apartment building. WHEN: Monday, March 26, 2012 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Richfield City Hall – City Council Chambers 6700 Portland Avenue SUBJECT ADDRESSES: 7641 Pleasant Avenue (the North 1/2 of the former Richfield Public Works Garage property) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Contact the Community Development Department for legal description. QUESTIONS: For more information contact Melissa Poehlman, City Planner, at 612/8619760. HOW TO COMMENT: Attend the hearing and you will be heard or submit written comments.

Kristin Asher Executive Director City of Richfield 6700 Portland Avenue S. Richfield, Minnesota 55423 612-861-9795 Scott Anderson Assistant Executive Director City of Bloomington 1800 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431 952-563-4867 INFORMATION NOTICE - Upon request, this information can be available in Braille, large print, audio tape, and/or computer disk. For information about auxiliary aids, contact the Human Services Division, City of Bloomington, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431; Telephone 952/5638733; TDD 952/563-8740. Publish: Richfield SUN CURRENT March 15, 2012 Bloomington SUN CURRENT March 15, 2012 (Mar. 15, 2012) D2/D3-WatershedMgmt

City of Richfield (Official Publication) CITY OF RICHFIELD Public Hearing Notice REGARDING: The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request for site plan approval to allow the use of approximately 5,000 square feet of currently vacant space for general office use at 6328 Penn Avenue. WHEN: Monday, March 26, 2012 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Richfield Municipal Center – City Council Chambers 6700 Portland Avenue SUBJECT ADDRESS:

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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 Tuesday, February 21, 2012, in 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: Belkengren, Easterwood, Etienne, Lamberger and Nollenberger. Absent: John Ashmead. Superintendent Slotterback and Directors Craig Holje and Michael Schwartz were also present. Agenda was amended to add a Closed Session at the end of the regular board meeting. DELEGATIONS 1. Heard Presentation by Timothy Schroeder for “We Care” COMMENDATIONS 2. Mindy Hendrickson, Sheila Johnston & Kristin Lyngaas

The regular meeting adjourned at 8:16 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, March 5, 2012 in the District Board Room. David J. Lamberger, Board of Education Clerk (Mar. 15, 2012) D2-280Feb21RegMin

Public Notice (Official Publication) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE/MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION Court File No. 27-TR-CV-12-36 ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR AN ORDER PERMITTING FILING OF DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL AND ORDER DIRECTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN IRREVOCABLE SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST In Re: The Irrevocable Special Needs Trust of EMMA ROSE SELMER, Respondent. A petition of Christina Ann Selmer has been filed seeking approval of the filing of documents under seal and the establishment of a Special Needs Trust for Emma Rose Selmer, the respondent. Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or at the hearing. If no objections are filed the Petition may be granted. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that a hearing on the petition for approval/establishment of a Special Needs Trust for Emma Rose Selmer be held at 2:00p.m. on April 4, 2012, at the Probate Court, C-400 Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487;

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1. Notice shall be given to all persons named in the Petition as having or as claiming an interest in the Trust.

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2. Notice shall be given by:

1. Approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 6, 2012 2. Approved General Disbursements of February 21, 2012 in the amount of $384,631.90 3. Investments and Electronic Transfers for January 2012 PERSONNEL 1. Approved all personnel items as presented OLD BUSINESS 1. Approved 2012 Board Liaison Assignments NEW BUSINESS 1. Approved Proposed Budget Reductions 2. Approved Authorization of Administration to Plan and Prepare Referendum for November, 2012 3. Approved Board Policy 207-Superintendent-School Board Working Relationship

a. Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order for Hearing to all persons named in the Petition as having or who may claim to have an interest in the Trust, at their last known addresses by U.S. Postal Service at least 15 days prior to the hearing date; and, b. Publishing this Notice and Order for Hearing one time at least 20 days prior to the hearing date in a legal newspaper of Hennepin County, Minnesota. Jay M. Quam /s/ Judge of District Court Probate Division

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Names of Petitioner’s Attorneys: Lori L. Guzman, Att’y Reg. No. 285808 Timothy P. Carey, Att'y Reg. No. 390868 GUZMAN LAW FIRM, PA 14847 Energy Way Apple Valley, MN 55124 Tel: (952) 432-0648 Fax: (952) 431-2491 (Mar. 15, 2012) D2-SelmerTrust

4. Approved Board Policy 208-Open Meetings and Closed Meetings 5. Approved Board Policy 209 and 209.1Board Self Evaluation

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TIF FROM PAGE 2 make much grander improvements than they otherwise would have,” including a wraparound deck, Stark said. In Bloomington, the TIF surplus money “really helped bring everybody to the table to get (Genesee) done,” said Lori Economy-Scholler. “I do think the (TIF surplus) was the tipping point to make sure this project moved forward.” Actually, the Bloomington City Council and Housing and Redevelopment Authority made an official finding that the project would not have gone forward within the current timeframe, noted Regina Harris, HRA administrator for the city of Bloomington.

The point is, the jobs TIF is a tool Minnesota municipalities have used since the mid-1970s, but in response to the “Great Recession,” it was broadened. In order to spur job creation, state lawmakers in 2010 passed the Jobs Stimulus Program, which

included the provisions allowing cities more play in how they use excess TIF dollars. “(The excess TIF provision) provided some needed flexibility in a time when it has been very difficult to do these projects,” said Patricia Nauman, executive director of Metro Cities, an organization that lobbies on behalf of Twin Cities municipalities. Before the provision, cities could use surplus TIF funds only to pay down debt obligations, or they could give it to the county auditor, which would disperse the money across multiple municipalities. The latter case is rare, Stark said. But for the last two years cities could use the money to fund private commercial projects like those in Richfield and Bloomington. In the metro, cities including Minnetonka, Saint Louis Park, New Brighton, Plymouth and St. Paul have all used TIF surpluses in similar fashion. As Bloomington’s Genesee was built, 250 construction jobs were created, according to Harris. In Richfield, the Lyndale Gardens project will generate at least 25 full-time construction jobs as a direct result of the surplus TIF funding, according to Karen Barton, assistant

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community development director for Richfield. Pizza Lucé will retain 15 full-timeequivalent jobs at the restaurant, Barton said, but the developer did not provide the city a number for construction jobs created. The deal with the restaurant does not mark the end of Richfield’s TIF surplus. About $50,000 is left for the first business to submit a plan for a construction or rehabilitation project — granted it meets planning and zoning requirements — that can be underway by June 30. No one has yet submitted a qualifying application, Stark said.

The provision’s future The weak jobs environment the Jobs Stimulus Program was meant to counter has shown signs of improvement. The state’s unemployment rate dropped from 6.8 percent in January 2011 to 5.6 percent in January 2012. That beat out the national rate of 8.3 percent, which fell from 9 percent the year prior.

However, the state jobs growth rate increased by 1.1 percent, below the federal rate of 1.5 percent. Those pushing for the extension acknowledge the improved jobs environment, but offer the bill as “an acknowledgement that we want to do what ever we can to help our employment situation, and that is why we want to extend it for 18 months,” said Rep. Roger Crawford, R-Mora, who introduced the extension bill. Cities back the measure. “Generally the municipalities have been supportive of the extension just to allow the flexibility to make sure that there aren’t any impediments for projects to move forward and generate jobs,” said Janet Jeremiah, director of community development for the city of Eden Prairie. She said Eden Prairie, which tries to limit its TIF usage, hasn’t taken advantage of the surplus TIF provision, but “I haven’t heard anybody against (the bill).”

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Happy Anniversary - Ronald and Judith Kuck Congratulations to Ronald and Judith Kuck, currently residing in Farmington, MN. They will celebrate their Golden 50th Wedding Anniversary on March 17, 2012. They were married March 17, 1962 at Trinity Reformed Church in Grand Haven. Ron and Judy spent many years in Bloomington, MN raising their family. Both are retired and loving it! They enjoy playing golf, reading and volunteering. Ron serves on the board of a local credit union, and is into wood carving. Judy is an avid and gifted quilter. They love to spend time with their kids; Kevin & Kathy, Steven & Lisa, BethAnne & Scott, David & Sarah and their grandkids; Jesse, Jason, Alyssa, Hanna, Alex, Maria and Ellie.

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FIRST STATE APPEARANCE Richfield won the Class 3A, Section 5 championship with a 72-61 victory over Holy Family Catholic March 8 to become the first Spartan girls basketball team to qualify for a state tournament.

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Richfield is No. 1 seed For the first time in school history, Richfield will be represented in the state girls basketball tournament. The Spartans won the Class 3A, Section 5 title March 8 with a 72-61 victory over Holy Family Catholic and earned a berth in this week’s state tourney. Top-seeded Richfield (25-4) was to play Red Wing (19-10) in the state quarterfinals March 14 at Williams Arena. Winner of that game meets fourthseeded Hill-Murray (22-7) or Hutchinson (25-3) in the semifinals at noon Thursday, March 15, at Target Center. Championship game is 6 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at Target Center. The other four state Class 3A tourney entrants are No. 2 seed Fergus Falls (28-1), No. 3 DeLaSalle (25-3), Chisago Lakes (24-5) and Monticello (17-12). State tournament fans will get the chance to watch one of the state’s most talented and versatile basketball players when Richfield junior point guard Jessica January takes the court.

State Class 4A favorite Defending state champion Hopkins (28-1) is the favorite and No. 1 seed in the state Class 4A girls basketball tourney. Edina (25-4) is the second seed. The other seeded teams are No. 3 White Bear Lake (23-6) and No. 4 Eastview (24-5). State Class 4A quarterfinal games were played March 14. Semifinal games are 6 and 8 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at Target Center. Championship game is 8 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at Target Center. Edina might have the best chance of dethroning Hopkins as state champion after defeating Eden Prairie 5046 in the Section 2 title game.

Above left, Richfield junior Sierra Ford-Washington dribbles around a Waconia defender during the Spartans’ 72-61 Class 3A, Section 5 semifinal victory March 3 at home. Above right, Spartan senior Hannah Wise leaps high for a pass against Waconia in a Section 5 semifinal win. Richfield is headed to its first state girls basketball tournament appearance in school history. (Photos by Brian Nelson – Contributing Photographer)

Spartan girls earn school’s first trip to state Richfield is section champion and No. 1 seed in Class 3A tourney BY GREG KLEVEN - SUN NEWSPAPERS Richfield’s girls basketball program began to thrive when Lee Ann Wise took over as head coach six seasons ago. The Spartans have achieved 20 wins or more in five of those seasons. But a state girls basketball tournament appearance has eluded the program until now. Richfield (25-4) earned its first state tourney berth in school history after defeating Holy Family Catholic 72-61 in the Class 3A, Section 5 finals March 8 at Minnetonka High School. The Spartans advanced to the finals with a 49-33 victory over Orono in the quarterfinals and a 72-61 win over Waconia in the semifinals.

Richfield received the No. 1 seed in the state Class 3A tournament and was scheduled to play Red Wing (19-10) in the quarterfinals March 14 at Williams Arena. A quarterfinal win would advance Richfield into the semifinals at noon Thursday, March 15, at Target Center. Championship game is 6 p.m. Saturday, March 17. Final-round games are at Target Center. Richfield has an eight-game winning streak heading into state competition. “We are looking forward to competing at state,” said Wise. “Right now, we are playing very well together. “Winning the section title was incredible. We had a great crowd for our section championship game. I couldn’t be prouder of what this team has accomplished so far this season.” Junior point guard Jessica January was at her All-State best in the Spartans’ 11-point win over Holy Family. She fin-

ished with 36 points. “Jessica has done a good job bringing the ball up court. Teams are doubleteaming her, but she is still scoring a lot of points,” Wise said Sierra Ford-Washington scored 12 points for the winners against Holy Family. Hannah Wise also scored in double figures with 10 points. Holy Family, a fourth seed, was no pushover in the section title game. The Fire upset second-seeded Benilde-St. Margaret’s 55-53 in the semifinals and gave the Spartans a tough time in the finals. Holy Family led for most of the first half and had a 33-32 halftime advantage. The Fire’s biggest lead was 25-19 with 7:40 left in the first half. But Richfield bounced back in the second half to pull ahead for good. Holy Family’s leading scorers were Michaela Rasmussen (20 points) and Emily Bauer (18).

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Richfield earns split in basketball playoffs Spartans defeat Chaska before falling to No. 1 Benidle-St. Margaret’s BY GREG KLEVEN - SUN NEWSPAPERS Richfield earned an impressive quarterfinal victory before its boys basketball season ended in the Class 3A, Section 6 semifinals against the No. 1-ranked team in the state. The fifth-seeded Spartans defeated fourth-seeded Chaska 76-70 in firstround action March 6 on the Hawks’ home court. But Richfield was no match in the semifinals as the Spartans lost 98-73 to top-seeded Benilde-St. Margaret’s March 10. Richfield finished 16-12 while Benilde-St. Margaret’s advanced to the section finals against second-seeded Minneapolis Washburn at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at Chanhassen High School. BSM’s record is 27-1. Deshawn Jones scored 23 points to pace the Richfield offense in the sixpoint win over Chaska. Jared Noonan and Shawn Bear scored 11 and 10 points. Lorenzo Evans had eight points. Dan Beyel, Eric Jimson and Wibi MacDonald scored six points apiece. Richfield trailed 38-35 at halftime but outscored Chaska 41-32 in the second half. “The guys executed our game plan well,” said Richfield coach Omar McMillan. “We played excellent defense and tried to make Chaska run with us. “We kept our composure and competed hard.”

BSM showed why it is the state Class 3A title favorite during its semifinal victory over Richfield on the Red Knights’ home court. Bear scored 20 points to lead Richfield. Marcellis Beard had 11 points. Other top Spartan scorers were Jones (nine points), Jimson (eight) and Beyel (six). “Benilde is a strong team and tough to beat, especially at home,” said McMillan. “Benilde has four starters who can all put the ball in the basket.” Richfield placed fifth in the Classic Suburban Conference during the regular season with a 9-7 record. Tartan (14-2) was conference champion. “Our season wasn’t quite what we expected,” said McMillan. “But I am proud of the guys and how hard they worked. “We had a great group of seniors but never clicked as a unit.”

Stars fall in playoffs Holy Angels was a sixth seed in the Class 3A, Section 6 boys basketball playoffs. The Stars lost 67-52 in the quarterfinals to third-seeded Blake March 6. Danny Sullivan scored 15 points for Holy Angels. Sam Keis had nine points and Charlie Koontz added seven. Blake held a 22-21 halftime lead before outscoring the Stars 45-31 in the second half. Holy Angels ended its season 17-9 overall. The Stars tied Chaska for third place in the Missota Conference at 8-6. Chanhassen won the conference crown with a 13-1 record.

Richfield senior Lorenzo Evans (13) drives for a layup against North St. Paul in Classic Suburban Conference action. Evans and his Spartan teammates ended their season with a split in the section playoffs last week. (Photo by Brian Nelson - Contributing Photographer)

SHORTS Youth soccer events Richfield Soccer Association (RSA) is accepting registrations for its boys and girls competitive and recreational summer soccer programs for players ages 8-18. For registration forms, go to www.richfieldsoccer.org and click either the competitive or recreational links at the top of the home page. • RSA will conduct a coaching clinic from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at the STEM school. All RSA recreational and competitive soccer coaches are required to attend. Equipment will be distributed at

the clinic. • RSA will also celebrate the start of the summer soccer season with a jamboree at Spartan Stadium from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 12. All teams will take to the field for mini-games and other activities.

Carlson aids swim squad Morningside College’s Krystal Carlson, a junior from Richfield, placed 10th in the women’s 1,650-yard freestyle event during the 2012 NAIA Swimming and Diving National Championships

March 3 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Carlson’s 10th-place effort was the Mustangs’ top finish at the national meet. She had a time of 18 minutes, 4.01 seconds.

Traveling BB success Richfield Girls Basketball Association (RGBA) traveling teams placed first and second in the Minnesota Youth Athletic Services Grade State Championships. Richfield’s sixth-grade traveling A team was seeded 11th entering the playoffs March 3-4. But the squad won a division title in its 16-team tournament.

Richfield’s seventh-grade traveling B squad placed second of 16 teams in its division. Richfield was seeded eighth going into the tournament. For more information on the city’s youth basketball programs, e-mail richfieldgirlsbasketball@gmail.com.

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Holy Angels hockey legend Trebil coaches final game Stars lose 6-5 to Prior Lake in Section 2AA quarterfinals BY GREG KLEVEN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Greg Trebil’s illustrious hockey coaching career ended in the Section 2AA quarterfinals Feb. 23 at Dakotah Arena in Prior Lake. Trebil coached his final high school hockey game as sixth-seeded Holy Angels lost 6-5 to third-seeded Prior Lake. Holy Angels ended its season 10-13-2 overall. The Stars placed second in the Missota Conference with a 10-2-2 record. Chanhassen (121-1) was league champion. Trebil was Holy Angels’ head coach for 16 years. His Stars teams made five state Class AA tournament appearances and won championships in 2002 and 2005. Trebil guided the 2003 Holy Angels team to a third-place state finish. Before coming to Holy Angels, Trebil coached Squirt, Pee Wee and Bantam teams in Greg Trebil the Bloomington Jefferson area for 20 years. Next season, assistant Billy Hengen will take over Holy Angels head coaching duties. Trebil will serve as the school’s boys and girls hockey coordinator. He will be involved heavily in scheduling and fundraising for the two programs. Trebil hoped his team could advance farther in the section playoffs but left the ice last week with fond memories of his Holy Angels coaching career. “I felt good and didn’t want to feel sad after the loss to Prior Lake,” said the longtime Bloomington resident. “I have

been blessed to be able to coach so many talented hockey players and teams at Holy Angels over the years. “I also feel good about this season. We started slowly while trying to replace some players who left our program after last season to play junior hockey. But it was a good learning process for our young players. We lose only four seniors off this year’s squad and should have a strong team next season.” Holy Angels battled Prior Lake on even terms during most of the Section 2AA quarterfinal game. The first period ended in a 1-1 tie. Prior Lake led 5-4 heading into the final period. The Lakers padded their advantage to 6-4 early in the third period before the Stars’ Mario Bianchi scored the last of his three goals on a power play with 2:20 remaining. “We had a couple of scoring chances in the final minutes, but it wasn’t meant to be,” said Trebil. “The kids played hard. Prior Lake is a well-coached team and won a cleanly played game.” Trebil knows Prior Lake head coach Joe Pankratz well. He coached the former Bloomington Jefferson High School standout in youth hockey. Bianchi led the Stars’ offense against Prior Lake with his hat trick. Andrew Willner and Tony Haeg also scored for Holy Angels. Frankie Mork had four assists. Bianchi was credited with two assists. Holy Angels goalie Brett Pierce made 29 saves. Holy Angels graduates four seniors off this season’s team – goalies Pierce and Danny DeGrace and defensemen Trevor Meador and Aamir Freese.

Holy Angels junior defenseman Frankie Mork demonstrates his stick handling skills in regular-season action. Mork was credited with four assists during the Stars’ 6-5 loss to Prior Lake in the Section 2AA quarterfinals Feb. 23.

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

2110

Chimney & FP Cleaning

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

londonairechimney service.com

2130

Decks

612-386-7372

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

CONCRETE & MASONARY

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

John 952-882-0775

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

Concrete Service Driveway/Sidewalks/Patios

Free Est./Ins.- 952-446-9707

* Driveways * Patios * Sidewalks * Steps *Aprons * Pool Decks * Floating Slabs * * Floors *

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

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

18+ Years

Zick’s Concrete Solutions, L.L.C. Exp I know your Todd Zick (42yr Blmgtn Resident)

Call 651-246-7662

952-465-2227

TWIN CITIES Concrete Reas.-Fast Friendly BBB

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

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.

model/repair. lic. ins free est

*Affordable CAPSTONE BROS. Concrete Work

CAPSTONE BROS.

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

Brick & Stone New, Re-

952-898-4444

2100

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

SERVICES & POLICIES

Friday, Monday, and Call-ins: $7.00 per ad, 1 week, 1 zone

Professional Services

2050

$44

One ad per customer per week. Additional zones are $7.00. Three line maximum. Price must be in ad.

1500

2040

MERCHANDISE MOVER

• 3 lines, Runs for 13 weeks, choose 2 zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • For one item priced under $2500,

10917 Valley View Road 952-392-6888

Bloomington Eagles #3208 9152 Old Cedar Ave. S. Meeting/Banquet Room available to host your event. We also invite non-profit groups to use our meeting room. Please call 952-854-3044

2000

$50

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

EDEN PRAIRIE

HOW TO PAY

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

13 WEEK RUN!

$44

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

LOCATION

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.

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

1090

INDEX

952-392-6888

TO PLACE YOUR AD

BY PHONE: BY FAX: BY MAIL:

BUSINESS SERVICES

(952) 431- 9970

problems... We’re neighbors!

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

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2130

Decks

Decks 3 & 4 Season Porches

Pool/Hot Tub Surrounds

Jon Dimich Deck Creations

612-418-3677 Lic 20490464

www.jddeckcreations.com 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

Excel Drywall, LLC For All Your Drywall Needs. Free Est. No Job Too Small 30 yrs exp. Ins. 612-382-8980 PINNACLE DRYWALL *Hang *Tape *Texture*Sand Quality Guar. Ins. 612-644-1879

2180

Electric Repairs

0 Risk! Lic/Bond/Ins. Best Bids, Quality & Service for Over 20 Years! Family Owned & Operated SchlemmerElectric.com 612-296-6000 Sr. Disc

612-501-1093

WHY PAY MORE? Call Signature Electric Service Upgrades, Misc Wiring, Remodeling & More! Owner/Oper Lic/Bonded/Ins

2230

Flooring & Tile

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

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

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

651-457-7776

2280

Hauling

Rubbish Removal/Clean-Up Containers for Rent 5-18cu/yds Since 1979 952-894-7470

HAULING JUNK CHEAP!

Family Bus-35 yrs/Quality Work 952-884-6588

JNH Electric 612-743-7922

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

Handyperson

Schultz'e Contracting Inc

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

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

2210

Built-Rite Fence Company Chain Link, Color Vinyl, All Styles of Wood, Iron 30+ Yrs of Proven Reliability Call For Free Est 952-934-4899

2230

Flooring & Tile

#1 in Hardwood Refinishing

SANDMAN IS BEST! sandmanjohansson.com low$$

A+ Angie's List 952-474-4355

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

Call 952-451-1037 Above All Hardwood Floors Installationâ&#x20AC;˘Sandingâ&#x20AC;˘Finishing â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Now Install Carpet, Tile & Vinyl.â&#x20AC;? Call 952-440-WOOD (9663) SANDING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; REFINISHING Roy's Sanding Service Since 1951 CALL 952-888-9070

KITCHEN RENAISSANCE Refacing, new cabs/counters

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

R&J Construction

â&#x20AC;˘ Decks â&#x20AC;˘ Basements â&#x20AC;˘ Kitchen/Bath Remod â&#x20AC;˘ Roofing & Siding â&#x20AC;˘ All Types of Tile Free Quotes & Ideas

Call Ray 952-484-3337

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

2310

Housecleaning

Landscaping

Lawn & Garden

2360

Landscape Design, Installation, Hardscapes & Maintenance. Mowing & Delivery Services.

Call NOW To Make An Appointment. Certified Professional, BBB

Van Buren Landscape Call 952-292-7453 vanburenlandscape.com

Weekly Mowing & Spring Clean-Ups Any Other Outdoor Needs. Call 952-278-0126 aggressiveoutdoorservices.net

Call To Book 2012 Lawn Serv.

RETAINING WALLS Water Features & Pavers.

30+ Yrs Exp /Owner Operator

763-420-3036 952-240-5533 Offering Complete Landscape Services

alandsapecreations.com

2360

Lawn & Garden

#1 All Area Lawn Lawn cleanups/wkly mow Roto-tilling. 612-532-1162

Over 27 Years of Service 10% Disc. for season contract Insured / Free Estimates Contracts include: Spring Clean Up Weekly Mowing Fall Clean Up

952-888-4296

Field of Green Lawncare

Resid & Comm Free Ests Lawn Clean Ups, Wkly Mowing Roto-tilling & Aeration. Call Now For Neighbor 952-807-1612 Discounts!

Spring Clean-Up Walls Pavers Mowing

HOME SPARKLERS Reliable Fussy Reasonable 20+ yrs, Ref/Ins 612-869-3661

Fertilizing

952-933-6390 Fully Insured

peterdoranlawn.com

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

MDH Lead Supervisor

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soon To Be Your Favorite Contractor!â&#x20AC;?

schultzecontracting.com

Insulation & Weatherproofing

763-477-2612 ( 30 YRS) www.lewisinsulation.com Old Home Specialists â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Walls/ Attics/Venting/Spray Foam

Landscaping

Landscape 2000 Inc.

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

R.A.M. CONSTRUCTION Any & All Home Repairs

952-994-4303 George Elite Repair & Tile

All HOME REPAIR Brick, Concrete, Glass Block, Tile & Misc. Home Remedy. 30yrs. Exp â&#x20AC;&#x153;No Job Too Smallâ&#x20AC;?

swisstoneconstruction services.com

Garden Design or Remodel Lawn Mowing & Clean-Ups Lawn & Plant Maintenance Container/Raised Gardens Experienced. Creative Designs. Beautiful Results.

Van Buren Landscape 952-292-7453

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

952-884-3200 SorensenLawnCare.com

2420

2350

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

612-272-3619 612-387-4849

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

SOFTSCAPES Mulch, Rock, Edging, Sod,

www.adcreativelandscaping.com Plantings & Irrigation Services

2360

Lawn & Garden

2360

Lawn & Garden

â&#x153;¤ Fertilizing â&#x153;¤ Aeration â&#x153;¤ Pruning

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1978

Weekly Mowing Fertilizing Voted #1 Lawn Landscaping Care Company by READERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Snowplowing CHOICE Sun Readers Awards Spring & Fall Cleanup www.MinnLocal.com

www.fertilawnmn.com Bloomington, MN â&#x20AC;˘ 952-884-7331

Ceiling & Wall Textures

952-451-7151 Ins/Bonded

Paperhanging

2430

H20 Damage â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Plaster Repair

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

www.outdoorperfection.com

PRO PAPER HANGING Removal, Paint/Plaster

952-835-LAWN (5296)

Work Guar/Refs/Ins/Free Ests

Moving, Storage & Shipping

2380

Any & All Home Repairs

612-716-1251

35yrs Exp. 612-875-2230

Plumbing

2470

A Local Mover

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

Painting

2420

*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

A German Craftsman

Paint, Plaster, papering 30yrs quality work, Ref's Seasonal Rates. Reliable roosterpainting.com Est. Int/Ext 952-484-4867 Allen's Perfect Painting Ceiling & Drywall Repair BBB Member. Call anytime. Lic/Ins. Free Est. 612-388-2884

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

763-792-2999 Geno's Sewer & Drain

Special $89/with ad! *A One Man Company* 30 yrs exp. Call Steve 612-788-5558 Lic#4040 A RENEW PLUMBING â&#x20AC;˘Drain Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘Repairs â&#x20AC;˘Remodeling â&#x20AC;˘Lic# 004914PM Bond/Ins 952-884-9495

An Honest Plumber

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

DAVE'S PAINTING and WALLPAPERING Int/Ext â&#x20AC;˘ Free Est â&#x20AC;˘ 23 Yrs Will meet or beat any price! Lic/Ins Visa/MC BBB 952-469-6800

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

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

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

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

Lic. #BC626700

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

Right Way PAINTING

General Contractors

20 years exp. Degreed Shop Teacher

Storm Damage Restoration Roofing â&#x2013; siding â&#x2013; windows Established 1984

Exterior/Interior Painting Powerwashing â&#x20AC;˘ Decks â&#x20AC;˘ Fences Window Glazing & Repairs 2 Year Labor / 10 Year Paint Warranty

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

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952 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 392 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6888 to place your ad.

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

Painting & Drywall

33yr Local Resident â&#x153;¤ Clean Ups â&#x153;¤ Lawn Mowing â&#x153;¤ Mulch

Quality Residential

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

Credit Cards Accepted

Call

MN Lic BC20122701

OUTDOOR PERFECTION

Interior/Exterior Painting by the Pros Bonded & Insured Free Est. â&#x20AC;˘ Senior Discounts

Steve 612-532-3978 Ins'd

HANDY RANDY

Old World Craftsmanship/24 Yrs

A Fresh Look, Inc.

Cab. Refacing, Remodeling, Doors, Windows, Basements, Baths. 612-570-1256 Ins'd

Call Frank â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Free Ests I Can Do It All!! Call 612-227-0197

Painting

2420

St. Christoper Decorating

est 1999

Landscaping

LOWEST PRICES, BEST QUALITY

Concrete Dumpster Service Carpentry Baths & Tile Fencing Windows Gutters Water/Fire Damage Doors Licâ&#x20AC;˘Bondâ&#x20AC;˘Ins Visa Accepted

Regrout, Tile, Painting, Etc. We Do it All â&#x20AC;˘ Lowest Rates

Lawn & Garden Maintenance Services

SORENSEN LAWN CARE 31+Yrs Exp in Landscaping Designing & Planting Retaining Walls Concrete: Drives & Patios Paver Patios & Drives Drainage Solutions Irrigation Lighting

Free Ests/Ins 952-446-9707

952-451-3792

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Painting

2420

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

Prof House & Office Cleaner High Quality, Comm/Res Ref/Ins/Bond. Call Lola 612-644-8432 or 763-416-4611

2320

Lawn & Garden

2360

Aahhh! A Fresh New Aggressive Outdoor Services Look For SPRING! Call NOW For

*10% off 1 st Cleaning* BEST CLEANING WE CLEAN YOU GLEAM

2350

Bonded Insured Free Ests Resid, Comm & Service. Old/New Const, Remodels Serv Upgrades. Lic#CA06197

Fencing

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

2350

aacehaulingservices.com

2290

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

Handyperson

www.bestcleaningservices.com

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

763-537-4731 Schoo Electric Small Jobs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Service Changes Prompt Service & Free Ests. Licensed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bonded â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Insured

TEAM ELECTRIC

2290

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2490

Powerwashing

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

BOBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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2510

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

A Family Operated Bus.

Tree Service

2620

15% Spring Discount

Forget The Rest Call The Best!!

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 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

BBB

www.vincestree.com Full Tree & Landscape Services. Serving The Entire Metro Area. 763-954-1063 BBB Accredited Business A Good Job!!

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

Parkway Tree Service Quality Work At Affordable Prices!

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

2660

Window Cleaning

Window Cleaning 612-529-4444

Tree Service

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

612-203-4309 952-883-0671 Tree Removal BBB Accredited Silver Fox Services

'91 World Champion MN Twins – Bobbleheads, full set (26). New – in original pkg., $599. Call 952-927-0788

3130

Estate Sales

Please - no parking in front of mail boxes.

3000

952-944-2295 )

3090

Cemetery Lots

Dawn Valley Cemetery 2 plots asking $1,750 each or best offer. 312-927-2060 Dawn Valley Memorial Park: 1 Cemetery lot $1,500 + transfer fee. 952-941-1795

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

2620

Tree Service

GOLDEN VALLEY

1231 Angelo Drive Sat., March 17 (8:30-5:30) #'s Saturday at 8am

Sun., March 18 (8:30-3:30) High Quality Moving / Estate Sale – Everything goes! Watches, Sterling, rare Persian rugs, artwork, more!

www.willmatthill.com

3160

Furnishings

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

Pine Log Handmade Twin Loft Bed $500or OBO 763559-9344.

Senior Discounts

Great Service Affordable Prices

Ideal Tree Service Tree Removal, Tree Trimming High Risk Climbing, Stump Grinding and Storm Clean Up

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

www.idealtreemn.com

DAN WIMMER

(952) 881-2122 • (612) 599-6385

Senior Rentals

Talheim in Chaska

3600

Now accepting applications for the 1BR waiting list for Senior 62 years & older.

3606

Garage Sales next week Bloomington

Estate 3/24 (8-4); 3/25 (104) Furn, tools, china, HH, misc. 9219 Chicago Ave So.

3667

Moving Sale: Furn, Antiq, HH, Fri 3/23 (12-5), Sat 3/24 (8-4) 6800 Oliver Ave S

3700

3970

Leisure

4200

EHO

5200

Townhouse For Rent

Hopkins Area 2 BR TH, newly remodeled Available April 1st.

952-936-9692 Shown by appointment (M-F 9am-4pm) EOE

5400

Houses For Rent

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

POOF! Sell your stuff in Sun•Classifieds

Pets

and watch it

Peeka & Boo, 2 sweet & beautiful, bro & sis, orange tabby cats, together only to a special loving home. All tests/shots/spay/neut. $75 for both. Jerry 952-888-9524

4000

952-361-0310

Richfield

3730

Merchandise

5100

3525

18th & 19th Century antiqs. Boat Services, from France; Bonnetier Storage & Slips Wine tatsting tbl; Vitrine; buffet w/plate rack; pullup chairs; dressing tbl; 2 Don't Be Left Aground person desk; Estagnier Come Boat the Mississippi (plate rack); NEW uphols. www.watergatemarina.net Pearson furn.; NEW Lorts Slips available for all sizes hdbrd; 4 match sidechairs; Plenty of water! misc. side tbls; Widdicomb Call JP at 651-695-3783 coffee tbl; antiq. brass bed; Irish antiq. chest; 4 antiq wood bar chairs & pads; & Sporting much more furn. & access. Goods & Misc not listed! Bedspreads, pillows, drapes & full sets of Personal Gun Collection Spode, Lenox & Vietre for Sale. High quality! Call dishes. Kitchen items; Art for pricing. 612-408-0222 & framed pictures incl. Salvadore Dali Lincoln re3900 Agriculture/ lief & more! Animals/Pets Fabulous, hi-quality sale!

BR Set: Qn. size, light wood, bkcase hdbrd, triple drssr, 2 nite stands. Mint cond! $400. 952-831-2998

ng 20% Sopurint Disc

Garage Sales this week

3810

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

NEW HORIZONS TREE & LANDSCAPING

Collectibles & Art

March 16, 17, 18 (9am-4pm) 959 Nine Mile Cove East (off 169 & Lincoln Dr.) Follow white signs.

Lic #20156835 • Insured

Will Beat Anybody's Price!

3110

TREE REMOVAL/TRIMMING Shrub Pruning Free Ests Lic'd / Ins'd / 20 Yrs Exp. 952-922-7543 / 763-535-7512

Upholstery & Slipcovers

3500

Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 Edina vaults w/companion headstone. Value $8,990. Asking $4,300/BO. 218-828-3608 Moving/Estate: Fri 3/16 Grandview Park Cemetery, (8-4); Sat 3/17 (8-1). Furn., Hopkins, MN. 2 side by side rugs, piano, sports, tools, plots, $950 ea. 602-861-8082 HH. 5504 Glengarry Prkwy

EDINA Interior Designer's Estate Sale

612-210-5267 952-443-9957

2620

Cemetery Lots

Trimming/Removal & Stump Removal. Lic/Ins. Free Ests Leo 612-210-0381/952-933-1458

Why Wait 2630 Roofing LLC Tear-offs & New Construction Siding & Gutters Over 17 yrs exp. Free est. Rodney Oldenburg

15 yrs exp.

3090

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

disappear! 952

392-6888

Family Care Child Care Wanted

5000

5100

Rentals Senior Rentals

Traditional Fruitwood Pecan Finish Hutch, Good South Mpls: New opportuCond., $ 100. 952-200-3957 nity to rent a 1BR apartment in an established 55+ building. Convenient Misc. location. Call 612-721-5077 Wanted

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women; and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

6400

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

5100

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING

3270

WANTED Hifi/stereo equip., HAM, & misc. old electronics. Andy 651-329-0515 Buying Old Trains & Toys

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200

3280

Musical Instuments

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

SUN Classifieds

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Senior Rentals

9050

Health Care

Home Health Aides Staffing Coordinator Needed! Earn $10.00-$12.00/hr. helping Seniors in their homes. Seeking HHA's for eve, o/n, wknd shifts. Fluent English + car required. Apply online at: www.homeinstead.com/167

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

PCA needed in central Bloomington, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 9am-5pm and possible weekend hours. Call Molly at 952-814-7400

9020

952-392-6888 Senior Rentals

Health Care

Regency Home HealthCare is seeking part time/full day, eve 9000 Employment time/float/casual; and night RN/LPN's to provide services to ventilator dependent clients in Business private homes as well as Opps & Info group settings throughout Advertising Disclaimer the metro. Must have Because we are unable to great attention to detail, check all ads that are strong problem solving placed in our media, we skills, excellent communiencourage you to be safe cation and clinical skills. and be careful before giv- Current MN nursing liing out any important cense and CPR required. If information such as credit interested please submit application at card numbers or social online security numbers, when www.regencyhhc.com or fax resume attn: Julie responding to any ad. @ 651-488-4656. EOE

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5100

9050

PCA Apartments & Condos For Rent

Turn your unneeded items in to

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Rental Information

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

LCHS 651-209-1111

5500

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

Home Instead Senior Care is seeking an organized and outgoing person to coordinate the staffing of our client's schedules. Interac tion with our care providers requires exceptional communication and orga nizational skills. Candi date enjoys working in a fast paced environment Scheduling/staffing experi ence preferred. Please e-mail resume to: cher. franta@homeinstead.com

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