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Assistant chief to take over Richfield department’s top job BY BILLIE JO RASSAT SUN NEWSPAPERS After 38 years in the fire service, with 29 of those at the Richfield Fire Department, Fire Chief Brad Sveum is putting away his boots, dusting off his jacket and hanging up his fire helmet for good. “It is time. I thought a lot about this and it is time for a change,” Sveum said. Change is not always easy, but the department’s transition to Sveum’s successor, Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Kewitsch, will likely be smooth. “I feel I am leaving the department Weekly in better hands,” Super Savings! Sveum said. With 11 years at the Richfield Fire Department and since a 2007 promotion to assistant fire chief, Kewitsch is fulfilling a life-long dream Retiring Richfield Fire Chief Brad Sveum, left, left Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Kewitsch to lead the department as of July 1. as a firefighter. (Photo by Billie Jo Rassat • Sun Newspapers) We e k l y S u p e r S a v i n g s ! “I am very excited for this allow Sveum to be free to ment through significant he and his staff provided duropportunity, but I have some spend time on his family’s amount of changes just in the ing the collapse of the very big shoes to fill,” farmstead in North Dakota. last ten years,” Kewitsch said. Interstate 35W bridge over the Kewitsch said. Reflecting on his career, Sveum will continue to Mississippi River to the educaSveum numerous accomSveum said a highlight was that influence the community as an tional expertise he teaches to plishments to his name and he W e e ka l pivotal y S u role p e r inS a the v i nyouth g s ! in the community, he was blessed with the opportueducator at the Hennepin has played nity to travel around locally to Technical College in the fire the imprint Sveum has made many events in the metro area protection field. on Richfield will not soon fade. over the past 38 years. His retirement will finally “He has guided this departFrom the crucial assistance CHIEF: TO PAGE 7

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Richfield getting ready to celebrate crime prevention event Aug. 2 BY BILLIE JO RASSAT SUN NEWSPAPERS Richfield, are you ready for Minnesota’s Night to Unite 2011? On Tuesday, Aug. 2, the community of Richfield is celebrating, along with the rest of Minnesota, for the third annual Night to Unite. Replacing National Night Out, Night to Unite is an opportunity to celebrate and strengthen neighborhood and community partnerships. Sponsored by the Minnesota Crime Prevention Association, AAA of Minnesota and Iowa and the Richfield Public Safety Department, Night to Unite is combining community potluck dinners, ice cream socials, barbeques or pool parties with crime prevention awareness. “Our goal is to get everyone on the same page about crime prevention and safety,” Jill Mecklenburg, certified crime prevention specialist for the Richfield Police Department, UNITE: TO PAGE 17

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Summer art project Blessed Trinity Catholic School student Andrew Amell works with clay to create a sunflower during the school’s summer/extended day program, called Cub Club and Club Tiger. Blessed Trinity invited Abrakadoodle, a mobile art education program, to lead a craft project on Wednesday, July 13. The kids later painted their flowers and were invited to bring them home as a gift to their parents. Info: 612-869-4800. (Submitted photo)

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Richfield City Council approves 66th Street revitalization plan BY BOB RINGER • SUN NEWSPAPERS INTERN A long stretch of 66th Street may receive a facelift, thanks to a recently approved revitalization plan. The Richfield City Council gave its stamp of approval to the purposed 66th Street Corridor Revitalization Plan, during its July 12 meeting. The project affects the 66th Street corridor between Cedar Avenue and Portland Avenue, though construction would not begin until 2015. The city of Richfield and Hennepin County contracted the firm Damon Farber Associates Inc. to conduct a study to determine opportunities to improve the corridor in July 2010. Tom Whitlock, a representative of Damon Farber, highlighted the project’s three major goals, focusing on transportation, use of open space and land use. “From a transportation aspect, we look to improve pedestrian accessibility on the corridor, both along the corridor and across the corridor.” Whitlock said. The plan also includes opportunities

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to add on-street bicycle lanes and create on-street parking, according to Whitlock. Focusing on open space, the plan aims to reinforce Veterans Memorial Park as a regional draw, strengthen 66th Street’s connection to neighborhood parks and create semi-public spaces, such as outdoor dining areas, by partnering with private businesses. The plan attempts to efficiently use property that is readily available. “We want to work creatively with land owners to maximize the use of small parcel sizes,” Whitlock said. “One of the challenges to redevelopment along 66th street is that there are many narrow lots.” The 66th Street Corridor Revitalization Plan would provide opportunity to develop both residential and commercial areas, according to Whitlock. Because 66th Street is a county road, if the project’s pieces fall in to place, Hennepin County likely would carry much of the construction cost. Info: 612-861-9700 (Richfield City Hall).

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Who’s getting paid? Area legislators face tough questions following the state shutdown: Did they take payments? Will they seek repayment after the shutdown? BY PAUL GROESSEL • SUN NEWSPAPERS Last week, when Gov. Mark Dayton offered to accept Republican lawmaker’s June 30 budget proposal, with new conditions, it appeared the two-week government shutdown would come to an end. During the shutdown, with thousands of state employees out of work since Dayton and legislators did not agree on a 2011-13 budget by the June 30 deadline, the issue of elected officials receiving pay or not surfaced. In the House of Representatives, legislators who declined payment during the shutdown can choose to get paid retroactively once the shutdown is over, according to Greg Crowe, co-controller for the House. But senators will not have the option of receiving retroactive pay, according to Mary Ferguson with the Office of the Secretary of Senate. For legislators representing Bloomington, Richfield, Edina and Eden Prairie, things were pretty split. All of the representatives, except one, deferred their pay and most planned on not taking retroactive payments after the shutdown. All four of the senators kept their pay. Of course, it’s not always that cut and dry. For those who took pay, some throughout the House and Senate have said they will donate their checks to local charity. Legislators can also get paid for meetings they attend, known as per diem pay. In both the House and Senate, per diem payments were suspended for all legislators during the shutdown. After attempting to reach all legislators representing the four cities of Bloomington, Richfield, Edina and Eden Prairie by phone and most cases email as well, several indicated their intentions regarding retroactive payments and why they did or did not accept payments. Not all could be reached, however. Here’s the breakdown for legislators representing the four cities:

Legislators who received payments during the shutdown • Sen. Geoff Michel, R-41, Edina In an email, Michel said he has not taken per diem pay since the end of the

regular legislative session May 23. “As deputy majority leader in the Senate, and part of the legislative leadership team negotiating with Governor Dayton, I continue to receive the legislative salary of $31,000 per year,” Michel said in an email Wednesday, July 13. • Sen. Ken Kelash, D-63, Bloomington and Richfield Kelash did accept pay because he didn’t notify the proper Senate office in time, he said. He’ll most likely give his pay during the session to a charity in his district, he said. “It’s a symbolic thing, and in the end it wouldn’t matter if we were being paid a little bit of money … or an outrageous amount of money … ” he said. • Rep. Kirk Stensrud, 42A, Eden Prairie; Sen. Dan Hall, R-40, Bloomington; and Sen. David Hann, R-42, Eden Prairie, did accept pay during the shutdown and could not be reached.

Legislators who delayed payments • Rep. Ann Lenczewski, D-40B, Bloomington Lenczewski said she does not plan on taking retroactive pay after the shutdown. • Rep. Keith Downey, R-41A, Edina “As a legislator, I thought it was important for me to share equally in the financial impact that other state employees were also going to experience,” he said. “So, my intention is to share in equal measure, if you will, the same kind of impact in my own compensation that the average state worker would experience.” That includes back pay. If state workers receive it, he would seek the same. If they don’t, he won’t either, he said. • Rep. Pat Mazorol, R-41B, Bloomington and Edina In emails, Mazorol said he did not accept pay during the shutdown and does not intend to receive retroactive pay. • Rep. Jenifer Loon, R-42B, Eden Prairie Loon said when she inquired about not receiving pay during the shutdown, she had to write a personalized note since that wasn’t an option on the payment form. SHUTDOWN: TO NEXT PAGE

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City council approves changes to Lyndale Commons project BY BOB RINGER • SUN NEWSPAPERS INTERN The Richfield City Council approved revisions to plans for the purposed Lyndale Commons apartment buildings, during their meeting July 12. The revisions to the apartment complex, which would be built at the southeast corner of 64th Street West and Lyndale Avenue, were significant enough to require an amendment to the projects proposed plans and the council’s approval. The revised proposal will increase the number of apartment units in the complex from 90 to 94 and may increase the value of the project, according to a report read by Councilmember Fred Wroge. “The revised proposal increases the overall value of the project by creating unites that will rent at a higher rate than the previous plan,” Wroge said. “Unit size throughout the project has increased approximately 15 to 20 percent per unit and the interior amenities of the project have been improved.” The revisions place the structure closer to Lyndale Avenue and further away from nearby residential housing, a change Mayor Debbie Goettel favors. “I’m really pleased to see the set back from the people who live behind them [the proposed complex],” Goettel said.

“That was some of the concerns we had with this from residents.” Other changes to the Lyndale Commons plans include the expansion of an underground parking garage. The revisions call for 17 additional parking spaces. As a result of the expanded underground parking, surface parking would decrease, allowing for additional landscaping, grill areas and pedestrian lighting, according to Wroge. The plans also outline improvements to the structure’s interior and provide for office space and a business center. The size of the complex’s community and fitness rooms would also increase by 200 percent. Though the revised proposal will create units that will rent at a higher rate, 20 percent of the apartment units will be affordable, according to Terry McMeilus of Micheal Development. McMeilus said. “Those rents don’t change for those 20 percent. These units are going to be nicer units, but those rents are rent restricted and they will stay that way and they will be built the same as all the other units.” Micheal Development, the company behind the proposed Lyndale Commons project, hopes to begin construction as soon as September 2011, according to McMeilus.

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Shutdown FROM PREVIOUS PAGE “I basically said I want to be treated the same as government employees,” she said. But even if lawmakers decide to give retroactive payments to state workers, she does not intend to take it. She said she normally doesn’t take per diem pay outside of a regular ses-

sion, either. • Rep. Linda Slocum, D-63B, Bloomington and Richfield Slocum delayed her payment and intends to donate it to Cornerstone, a domestic abuse prevention group. • Rep. Paul Thissen, D-63A, Richfield did not accept pay during the shutdown, but he could not be reached. Legislative salary is $31,140 per year. Legislators are paid monthly, which equals approximately $2,595.

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Dropping a line to the far side of the world I collect postcards. It’s a habit my friends and family have unwittingly enabled for years by sending me cards from around the country and an addiction I do not plan to give up any time soon. As a bit of a connoisseur of the deltiologist (postcard collecting) community, I regularly peruse postcard-collecting websites to keep up on the latest trends, look at galleries of really interesting collections and generally waste time in one of my favorite ways. So I was shocked the other day to discover an organization that will not only provide you with the address of someone anywhere in the world who might like to get a postcard from you, but will give your address to card writers around the globe, as well. Shocked, I tell you. And ridiculously enthused. I signed

LETTERS TO THE E DITOR Kudos to the editor To the editor: I have noticed that new Richfield Sun-Current Editor Billie Jo Rassat is working to promote our community and city. I appreciate that because other editors kind of cut and pasted. The current editor has demonstrated a stake in our city. The coverage is focused with interviews of civic participants, more detailed city council coverage, public and parochial school happenings and, of course, good local sports athletics and team events. Ms. Rassat is receptive to new ideas and suggestions email her at brassat@acnpapers.com or call 763-424-7376. Edwina Garcia Richfield

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up right away. On a rainy afternoon, I went to the post office to drop my first postcard in the mail. Because it was traveling roughly 4,520 miles to Latvia — yes, Latvia — I wanted to double check that I had affixed enough postage. The postal worker checked my card, assured me the stamps I’d placed on the card were sufficient and promptly stood there reading what I’d written to my new Latvian friend. Strange, I didn’t recall saying, “Good morning, is this enough postage? Oh, and if

you’re feeling bored, why don’t you read this postcard I’m sending. It’s good stuff, I promise. Kisses!” But that’s perfectly all right. See, that’s what I love about postcards: the public intimacy. Each card sent has a message written on it, destined for a single individual, but can be read by a great many people before it ever reaches that person. On a recent trip to Ireland, I dragged my very understanding wife with me to an archeology museum near Dingle in County Kerry. The museum was decidedly unstimulating, but the small box of antique postcards — all of them circulated — in the gift shop? Hmmm, I don’t know. How do you think Robert Ballard felt when he realized he found Titanic? It was a box of messages, some of them more than 100 years old, giving me a

glimpse of those personal yet wide-open messages. Too bad they were so stinkin’ expensive. I’ve always wanted to ask to a simple question of those postal workers that read postcards before they are delivered: Did you get it? Do the postcards you read make sense to you? I can’t say that I recall ever running across someone else’s mail in that way. I wonder what it’s like. I guess this may be just a protracted daydream. Maybe no one cares about the personal lives of people they’ve never met. But that sure won’t stop me from sending postcards to strangers around the world and wondering. Shoot me a postcard: D. Callahan 33 Second Street Northeast P.O. Box 280 Osseo, MN 55369

Let’s stop talking about the achievement gap Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) is often quoted saying: "Everybody talks about the weather but nobody does anything about it." I would like to borrow his sentiment and apply it to another issue that will soon be slapping us in the face once again as a new school year rolls around. It’s the achievement gap. You’ve no doubt heard of it. Everyone talks about it, but nobody does anything about it. The achievement gap is described as the difference in scoring on standardized tests between students of color and white students. In almost all instances both sets of students are exposed to the same educational process and content. One group excels. The other fails. I should clarify here that some districts have done something about it but very few have made more than cursory

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inroads. Pieces of the puzzle are beginning to come together, though. In many of the suburban school districts we cover, the achievement gap numbers are among the worst in Minnesota and are even considered disturbing when compared to national stats. A number of assumptions have been drawn. Those aforementioned districts are designed for and by white affluent administrators, teachers and board members who aren’t particularly concerned about students of color. If they can’t succeed here, they should go elsewhere.

Others who study the issue say the discrimination isn’t intentional but because white administrators, teachers and board members don’t understand the Black experience, as an example, they make judgments that are skewed without knowing it. Another group claims students of color simply aren’t as intelligent as white students, which seems terribly racist on its face. You can find quite a bit about the “intelligence gene” research online. As difficult as it is to comprehend the reasons for the disparity in scores, it is even more incomprehensible that we can’t achieve comprehensive solutions. To paraphrase a famous saying from the ‘60s, “they can send a man to the moon but they can’t eliminate the GAP: TO NEXT PAGE

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Gap FROM PREVIOUS PAGE achievement gap.” As I see it, at the heart of the issue is the fact that school districts view the achievement gap as an issue they must wrestle to the ground alone. It’s seldom spoken of as a communitywide issue. Remember “it takes a village to educate a child?” It does. I have yet to see an effective model in which each aspect of the community – from its churches, mosques and synagogues to its municipal government to its service clubs – is engaged to do battle against the achievement gap. We have had a war on poverty, a war on drugs, a war on terrorism. When are we going to launch the war on the achievement gap? If the achievement gap is allowed to continue to exist, the future of our state and nation are at risk. Either we take comprehensive action or we talk the issue to death. The view from here suggests it’s time to pay attention rather than pay lip service.

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State shutdown or not, we’re taking a family vacation With most state government operations halted during the shutdown, many families had to cancel vacations to state parks, their reservations useless. But it takes more than a state shutdown to stop the Petersons from going on vacation, I learned recently. My extended family made plans more than a month ago to travel to Father Hennepin State Park on Mille Lacs to vacation together as a group of about 15. Fishing, swimming, hiking, boating – there was going to be something for everyone. With the state shutdown looming, my husband and I anticipated the family reunion could be delayed indefinitely, and we started brainstorming what we would do with our time off. Maybe we would take a trip out of state, or maybe we’d hit the Superior Hiking Trail for a little North Shore backpacking. Well, we weren’t the only ones preparing

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for the worst. A relative took it upon herself to plan an alternative: If the state government would fail us, we could go to a park run through the U.S. government instead! Family members were contacted, plans were reorganized, and we had a new trip planned, this one for Stony Point National Forest Campground on Leech Lake, near Walker, Minn. I have to give the Petersons credit; they certainly have resilience when it comes to keeping commitments to family and their

get-togethers. It makes me wonder what would cause the family to actually cancel a family gettogether. Short of a zombie invasion or the end of the world, I’m sure the family would find a way to plan a relaxing getaway. Still, my husband and I bought a state park sticker for “year-round” access to those parks and their campgrounds, and I wish we could have used it. I would have loved to go to a beloved state park, pick up a map, talk with the staff, check out a GPS unit, take a walk down a trail and camp out. I hope other Minnesotans found ways around the shutdown’s ripple effects, as my family was so lucky to do. In all things, it’s best to have patience and remember: This, too, shall pass. That includes politicians’ terms in office. So let’s also remember to cast our votes wisely next fall.

miss the most from his years of hard work and devotion to the city of Richfield will be taking action in an emergency. “Our business is to prevent harm and

to mitigate it, but I still like responding to emergency calls,” Sveum said with a smile. “If any one remembers anything about me, I hope it is that I was a good firefighter.”

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You can strike it rich with ‘The Gold Guys’ By REBECCA KORTUS Special to the Stillwater Gazette

“All that glitters is not gold.” William Shakespeare wrote that more than 400 years ago and it remains apropos today, especially if you’re thinking about selling your gold jewelry and looking to turn a tidy profit in today’s red-hot gold market. But first, what do you know about selling jewelry? Where do you go? Who can you trust? That’s where Joe Beasy and Shane Maquire of The Gold Guys can help. They’ve designed a business model based on trust and fairness for selling precious metals in familiar mall-like settings. They’ll guide you through the selling process without any added pressure or expense in an open and relaxed atmosphere. The Gold Guys formula is simple; bring in your gold chains, bracelets, class rings, cuff links or any of your precious metal including silver. First, it’s tested for authenticity and karat content then weighed right in front of you and not carted off out of sight to a back room where you don’t know what’s going on. You’re quoted a price based on that morning’s London’s gold market and if you agree to sell, they will pay you on the spot. “You’re in control of your transaction from start to finish. We show you how it works. We make an offer. You accept and then you’re on your way,” Maguire said Based in Minnesota, The Gold Guys started

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The Cremation Society of Minnesota is Minnesota’s largest provider of cremation services. Society members come from all social, religious, and economic backgrounds, finding unity in their mutual attraction of the simplicity of the cremation rite. They choose to dispense with costly and unnecessary pomp associated with conventional funerals, and commit themselves and their families to this dignified disposition at the time of death.

Q. How does the Cremation Society of Minnesota Work? A. The Cremation Society is notified immediately at the time of death. Then the member’s body is transported to the Society’s crematory where it is held until proper medical authorization is secured. The cremation permit is then completed, and the body is cremated.

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What’s next for the former Lyndale Garden Center? City council work session focuses on future of site BY BOB RINGER • SUN NEWSPAPERS INTERN Decreased property values and uncertainty regarding the future of the Lyndale garden center dominated the conversation, during a special Richfield City Council work session. The special work session, held prior to the regular council meeting, featured a somewhat heated back-and-forth between Councilmember Fred Wroge and Coleen Carey, the president of the Cornerstone Group, July 12. The session’s conversation focused on the decreased property value of Kensington Park development and the future of the former Lyndale Garden Center, two of Richfield’s more prominent properties. Both the Kensington Park development and the garden center are owned by the Cornerstone Group. “The market conditions at Kensington have changed pretty dramatically over the last few years,” Carey said. “A couple years ago we had an appraisal in 2008 and the property was appraised at $9.3

million. It has more recently been appraised at something less than $4 [million].” The Kensington development lost five tenants, during a time in which the Lyndale Avenue bridge in Richfield was under construction, according to Carey. “When we replaced four of the five, we did it at dramatically lower rents,” Carey said. “That is part of why the appraised value has gone down so much. The new tenants aren’t able to pay the kind of rent the old tenants were paying.” However, Wroge did not accept that the bridge construction was a legitimate excuse for the Kensington development’s struggles. “You blame the bridge on the problem, instead of the parking, the issues of when you decided to build, the city allowing you to build it the way you did,” Wroge said. “You’re blaming everybody else except for the structure itself. Everybody else stayed in business through that and through the 76th Street bridge.” In 2009, Carey and the Cornerstone group began talking to their lender about ways to modify the Kensington development mortgage. The Cornerstone

group then looked into finding an investor to help ease their financial burden. The group secured an investor who agreed to a buy into the mortgage at a reduced amount. However, a deal between the lending bank and the investor fell apart at the last minute, according to Carey. Following the deal’s collapse, the mortgage lender, CW Capital, held a sheriff sale of the property Friday, June 24. The sheriff sale activated a shift of the matter to a different staff member within CW Capital, a change that will delay a resolution to the Kensington matter, according to Carey. The Kensington development’s issues have caused some council members to question the Cornerstone Group’s ability to move forward with plans to refurbish the garden center site. “My point is, how I go to the 70-yearold lady down the street, saying, ‘Well Kensington didn’t do well but you have to understand it was the economic conditions, it wasn’t just management?’” Councilmember Pat Elliot said. “We are faced with the same situation. It is not

our money, it is the citizens’ money and I don’t think I am doing my job to say we are going to roll the dice. I love your ideas. I love what is going on, but the commitment of money is something I’ve got to justify to my constituents.” Carey attempted to reassure the city council about her ability to sustain the Lyndale Garden Center project, citing her success in maintaining properties like the Kensington development. “If you look at the reports that the investor has done, every time they do a property inspection report, I get excellent marks for how well it’s maintained,” Carey said. “It’s the market. It’s not how I manage it.” Plans for the Lyndale Garden Center development include anchor spaces for traditional businesses and flex space for uses like a winterized version of a farmers market. The Cornerstone group plans to utilize the original garden center structure, according to Carey. Though the discussion seemed confrontational at times, city council members, including Mayor Debbie Goettel, commended Carey for her efforts and plans to revitalize the Lyndale Garden Center.

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Woman takes issue with proposed Richfield bandshell project BY BOB RINGER • SUN NEWSPAPERS INTERN Talk of bringing a bandshell to Richfield was met with resistance at the new city hall as a local woman spoke out against the proposed project. Heidi Gaibor, a Richfield resident, voiced her concern about the cost of building a public bandshell in a difficult economic climate, during the Richfield City Council’s meeting Tuesday, July 12. Gaibor argued that the bandshell was an example of unnecessary spending that would place an additional burden on Richfield’s taxpayers. “There’s no doubt that it would be nice to have a bandshell or amphitheatre and that indeed there would be benefits to the community,” Gaibor said. “However, our small city is just now beginning to pay $22 million for a new

municipal building, which I’m guessing will take more than a year or two to do.” Gaibor suggested a bandshell or amphitheatre could be privately funded instead. Gaibor did not seem to oppose the project’s timing rather than the idea itself. “Rather than saddle Richfield’s taxpayers with a ‘want’ rather than ‘need’ project at this time of economic hardship for so many, let’s either put it on a list of wants for some day when we have a surplus of money or look at the private alternative,” Gaibor said. Mayor Debbie Goettel thanked Gaibor voicing her opinion to the council.

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Science and engineering museum moving to Bloomington BY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS Long before there were science, technology, engineering and mathematics intensive schools, Rebecca Schatz identified a need to bring engineering education to children. There are many science museums aimed at children throughout the country, but a place that teaches the principles of engineering, “making stuff that works,” was hard to find. As an engineer for a hightech company, Schatz began channeling her energy into what would eventually become a full-time, not-for-profit museum providing a hands-on experience for children. The Works, which traces its roots to 1995, is leaving its home of several years, the Edina Community Center, and moving to Bloomington. The Works will remain in Edina through Sept. 3 before beginning its move to a former office building near 98th Street and Lyndale Avenue South in Bloomington. The museum is expected to

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HIGH SCHOOL REUNIONS The following class reunions have been scheduled for this year: Bloomington High School • 1956 – Noon, Saturday, Aug. 13, Moir Park, Bloomington. Info: vober123@frontiernet.net. Bloomington Jefferson High School • 1986 – 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 9, Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage. • 1991 – Saturday, Aug. 20, Westin Edina Galleria, 3201 Galleria, Edina. Info: 763-557-0177. • 2001 – 6:30-10:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6, Clubhouse Jaeger, 923 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis. Info: agroebner@gmail.com. Bloomington Kennedy High School • 1981 – 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6, Poor Richard’s Commonhouse, 8301 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington. Info: po4go2@gmail.com or xr.com/kennedy81. • 1991 – 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, July 23, Solera, 900 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis. Info: xr.com/jfkhs91 or bloomington.kennedy@yahoo.com. Bloomington Lincoln High School • 1976 – 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, No Motels, No Hype Just Honest Pricing Everyday !

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Columbus, 1114 American Blvd., Bloomington. Info: tomhalf@hotmail.com or gkattleman@comcast.net. Minneapolis West High School • 1971 – 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Aug. 13, Medina Country Club, 400 Evergreen Road, Medina Minnetonka High School • 1981 – 7 p.m., Saturday, July 30, Bayview Event Center, 687 Excelsior Blvd., Excelsior. Info: tcultivate13@aol.com (Tippy McInerny) or Facebook – Minnetonka Senior High School Class of 1981. Richfield High School • 1961 – Saturday, Sept. 10. Info: richfield1961.com. • 1971 – 6:30 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, July 23, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 5401 Green Valley Drive, Bloomington. Info: richfield1971@gmail.com or 612-791-4439 (Mark Stevens). • 1981 – 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Aug. 13, Embassy Suites airport location. Info: xr.com/RHS81 or karilars@yahoo.com. • 1991 – 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6, Richfield American Legion, 6501 Portland Ave S. Info: richfield1991.com.

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KEEP THE MEMORIES. DONATE THE UNIFORM. Do a good turn. Bring your old Scout uniform, regardless of condition or vintage, to any Pilgrim Cleaners by July 31. We’ll clean it and get it ready for a new set of memories. Together we can ensure a uniform for every Scout. Scouting. Good for Life.

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Fans dress up for final ‘Harry Potter’ movie Richfield 4-year-old Cameron Ford is congratulated by mom Tamika Ford and baby brother Jayden Alvarado-Ford for being the male winner in the “Harry Potter” look-alike contest Thursday, July 14, at Southdale Center in Edina. Cameron, dressed as character Dobby, was among several who came in costume to celebrate the final installment in the “Harry Potter” series released 12:01 a.m. Friday. He didn’t stay for the showing, which was past his bedtime. Southdale Center marketing assistant Amy Siegel, a “Harry Potter” fan, said the mall planned several activities for the movie release “because we knew there was going to be a ton of hype.” (Photo by Katie Mintz • Sun Newspapers)

Nine Mile Watershed seeks applicants for board positions The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for two vacancies on the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Board. Terms for members Corrine Lynch and Robert Kojetin are expiring. Lynch is seeking reappointment. Kojetin is not. Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Board members may not be public officers of the county, state or federal government and must be a resident of the district. The district is located in southern and western Hennepin County and includes parts of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Richfield.

The district’s five-member board develops a comprehensive plan for the conservation of natural resources and coordinates management of water and land resources covering an area approximately 50 square miles that drains into Nine Mile Creek. It is helpful for board members to have a background in water conservation, farming, development, law, engineering, environment or public administration. Meetings are held about once a month. Members serve three-year terms. The deadline for application is Friday, Aug. 19. Info: hennepin.us/volunteering. CMYK

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Unite FROM PAGE 1 said. Available on the city of Richfield’s website, the Night to Unite planning kit offers Richfield residents game ideas, party themes and food ideas for getting started planning a block party. Including a VEAP food drive is a wonderful way to include community bonding while helping a good cause, according to Mecklenburg. “Hosting a block party does not have to be difficult,” Mecklenburg said. “The

At the Minnesota’s Night to Unite event last year, the 7400 block of Girard Avenue South in Richfield celebrated with a visit from McGruff the Crime Dog. (Submitted Photo)

main goal is to get people to know each other, so it can be as easy as having a lemonade social.” Quickly approaching, the deadline for blocks to register to participate in Night to Unite is Tuesday, Aug. 26. Registration forms must be completed and returned to Mecklenburg at 6700 Portland Ave. S., Richfield, MN, 55423. Last year over 180 blocks in Richfield participated in Night to Unite, said Mecklenburg. “Our participation shows the community’s commitment for crime prevention and safety,” Mecklenburg said. Info: 612-861-9845 or ci.richfield.mn.us.

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Rosemount girl wins scouting award for bat project Honored for building bat houses in Richfield parks BY HANNAH LUND • SUN NEWSPAPERS INTERN Thanks to Rosemount Girl Scout Meghan Sable, bats in Richfield have another choice of lodging besides the belfry. The 18-year-old recently created bat houses in Richfield’s Veteran Park and Lake Park, and was one of 136 girls in the River Valley division to receive the Girl Scout Gold Award. The Gold Award is the highest Girl Scout honor, requiring one to four years of planning, preparation, prerequisites, research, project implementation and community education. It must address a community issue and fix it in an original and sustainable way. For Sable, inspiration came in the forms of the often-feared cave dwellers. “We live in Minnesota, the state of

mosquitoes,” she said. “I’m a camper, so I’m familiar with them, but I think bats would be a good way to control mosquitoes without using pesticides.” Through her research, Sable discovered that one bat could eat 1,000 mosquitoes per hour, which she estimates could be up to 8,000 mosquitoes in a single evening. Hoping to offer an alternative for pesticides, she built six bat houses to encourage bats to stick around at night. “This is an eco-friendly solution that gives bats a place to live,” she said. “Everyone’s afraid of bats, but they tend to avoid humans and would rather be living in their own homes than in human dwellings.” To give bats their own homes, Sable and her family constructed the bat houses and nailed them high on trees throughout the parks. Each one has several two-inch slots for bats to sleep and remains unpainted, a more natural color that Sable hopes will attract more bats

down the road. Creating a solution to pesticides, researching and building bat houses were not all that Sable did for her Gold Award. A Girl Scout Gold Award hinges on how it can help the community after the Girl Scout leaves. To make her project more sustainable, Sable hosted an informational presentation geared toward dispelling bat-myths and teaching participants how to build their own bat houses. “There are a lot of misconceptions about bats,” Sable said. “For instance, not all bats have rabies. It’s not as big of a problem as people think, and they’d actually be very helpful in the community.” Learning bat-facts will help Sable’s community welcome the winged nightcreatures into the new houses. Each participant also built his or her own bat house. After her presentation, 18 smaller bat houses joined the community, which

means that Sable’s project will extend beyond the Richfield parks she visited for her own houses. “It’s great to see these girls gain leadership skills and grow as they help the community,” said Girl Scout Program Specialist Nicole Huebner. “They’re not just volunteering around the community; they’re finding the root cause of a problem and fixing it themselves. We’re very proud.” After 12 years in Girl Scouts, Sable is also proud to have done something that will benefit the community and make a difference for years to come. “I just want to give [bats] a place to be,” Sable said. “They’re around, but people just don’t notice them. I look forward to the day that they’ll be a bigger part of our lives.” Through Sable’s work and the promise of fewer mosquitoes down the road, the nighttime visitors will hopefully be visitors no more.

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Jack and Donna Dahl of Bloomington are pleased to announce the recent wedding of their daughter Jennifer to Lt. Michael Bocchino of West Springfield, MA. Michael is the son of Sue and Jim Noyes of Tokyo, Japan, and Bill and Beth Bocchino of Jacksonville, FL. Jennifer and Mike were married at a Nuptial Mass at the church of St. Bonaventure in Bloomington on June 25, 2011. Jennifer is a 1999 graduate of Bloomington's John F. Kennedy High School, and a 2003 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a BA degree in Organizational Communications. She is currently a Merchandising Presentation Manager at Target Corporate Headquarters in Minneapolis. Mike is a 2000 graduate of West Springfield High School (MA), and a 2004 graduate of Jacksonville

University (FL) where he was commissioned as a submarine officer in the U.S. Navy. After six years on active duty, Mike moved to Minnesota in September 2010. He is currently employed as a Quality Engineer for Boston Scientific Corporation in Arden Hills, and is a member of Commander, Naval Forces Japan in the Navy Reserve in Minneapolis. Jennifer and Mike met in Hawaii in 2007, when Jennifer was vacationing (to visit a high school friend), and Mike was stationed on the USS Olympia (SSN 717) in Pearl Harbor. After a long distance relationship and many crosscountry flights, they were engaged in November of 2009 at the Nine Mile Creek Bridge in Bloomington (where Jennifer's parents had become engaged 38 years earlier). After a week's honeymoon trip to the Caribbean Island of St. Lucia, the newlyweds reside in Bloomington.

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A Cub Scout Community: BY ALLY SERACKI • SUN NEWSPAPERS INTERN Cub Scouting makes a difference in boys’ lives for many reasons; building their character and teaching them to work with others have been among the most important. Being part of Den 6, within Pack 66, is no exception. Pack 66 is sponsored by St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, St. Paul. Den 6 is relatively new and was formed through an effort of St. Bernard’s volunteers to reach out to their refugee community. For the den of 10 boys, all originally from Southeast Asia, not only has Cub Scouting helped them reinforce relationships but it has also helped them break down language barriers. For Den 6, specifically, Scouting has reiterated a lot

of what they learn in school, but through experience. “We trick kids to learn … through having fun,” said Vincent Haen, adult leader for Pack 66. Having the Scout uniforms connects them as well. “When they put on the uniforms, it makes them feel united,” Haen added.

Boys thankful for donations For Den 6, each family’s general economic situation is, as Haen would describe, “your typical refugee story.” What some children may take for granted, these boys cherish and appreciate. Haen described a time when the boys

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needed water boots for an outdoor activity. They received boots, free of charge, that some boys might refuse to wear. But the Den 6 boys didn’t care if the boots were pink as long as their feet stayed dry. On a case-by-case basis, a Scouting office determines through a uniform exchange what donated uniforms to give out to dens for free and reduced prices. All of Den 6 is receiving discounted or free uniforms. Especially for the families who could not otherwise afford it, the assistance is a relief. Though many of the boys’ parents do not understand a lot about Cub Scouting, they realize it is getting their sons involved in something that is crucial. “Parents like getting them in the community,” Haen said.

Supporting the uniform exchange program is easy during the month of July. Used uniforms may be dropped off at all 25 Pilgrim Cleaners locations 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Find locations at pilgrimdrycleaners.com. Uniforms are also accepted at the Gabbert Scout Service Center, 5300 Glenwood Ave., Golden Valley, and the Hulings Scout Service Center, 393 Marshall Ave., St. Paul, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Financial contributions should be sent to Northern Star Council BSA, Attn: Kent York, 5300 Glenwood Ave., Golden Valley, MN 55422. Info: ScoutingGoodForLife.org or 763231-7201 (Northern Star Council).

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Northern Winds Concert Monday, July 25 - 7 PM Vacation Bible School Pandamania August 8-12 5:30 - 8:30 PM Pastors: Charles R. Carlson, Anne Hokenstad www.house-of-prayer.com P 7625 Chicago Ave. S., Richfield, MN 612-866-8471

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(Official Publication) PUBLIC NOTICE OF NINE MILE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR LEGAL SERVICES Pursuant to MSA 103B.227, Subdivision 5, Nine Mile Creek Watershed District hereby solicits proposals for a legal consultant for 2012 through 2013.

(Official Publication) PUBLIC NOTICE OF NINE MILE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: ANNUAL AUDIT SERVICES Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 103B.227, Subd. 5, the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is soliciting proposals for annual services for 2012 through 2013. Written proposals (six copies) should include background and profile information on the firm, along with the specific information as to expertise in watershed district finances and budgets, hourly billing rates for 2012-2013, and names and qualifications of personnel. The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Board of Managers will work with the selected vendor to determine services on an annual basis. Proposals should be sent to:

For further information about the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, contact Kevin Bigalke, Administrator at (952) 835-2078 or visit: http://www.ninemilecreek.org/

(Official Publication) MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Travel Underground State the address of the principal place of business. 3745 16th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55407 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name. Michael S. Vollmer, 3745 16th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55407 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

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Written proposals (six copies) setting forth the experience of the company/individual(s) who would be interested in providing legal services for the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District should be sent to: Nine Mile Creek Watershed District 7710 Computer Avenue, Suite 135 Edina, MN 55435 Attention: Kevin Bigalke, District Administrator Proposals shall be submitted on or before Friday, August 5, 2011. Please set forth in your written proposal company experience and the experience of the individual(s) who proposes to perform services for the District and the resumes of staff who would assist the individual in providing the contractual services. Rates of individuals should be provided. The Board will review said proposals and reserves to itself the right to take such action as it deems in the best interest of Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. For further information about the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, contact Kevin Bigalke, Administrator at (952) 835-2078 or visit: http://www.ninemilecreek.org/ (July 14,21,28, 2011) A4/D1/D2/D3/D4-LegalServices

Public Notice (Official Publication) PUBLIC NOTICE OF NINE MILE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: ACCOUNTING SERVICES Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 103B.227, Subd. 5, the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is soliciting proposals for accounting services for 2012 through 2013. Written proposals (six copies) should include background and profile information on the firm, along with the specific information as to expertise in watershed district finances and budgets, hourly billing rates for 2012013, and names and qualifications of personnel. Proposals should be sent to: Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Attn: Kevin Bigalke, Administrator 7710 Computer Avenue, Suite 135 Edina, MN 55435 Proposals must be submitted by Friday, August 5, 2011. The Board of Managers will review proposals, reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and otherwise take such action it deems in the best interest of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. For further information about the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, contact Kevin Bigalke, Administrator at (952) 835-2078 or visit: http://www.ninemilecreek.org/ (July 14,21,28, 2011) A4/D1/D2/D3/D4-AccountingServices

Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Attn: Kevin Bigalke, Administrator 7710 Computer Avenue, Suite 135 Edina, MN 55435 Proposals must be submitted by Friday, August 5, 2011. The Board of Managers will review proposals, reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and otherwise take such action it deems in the best interest of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District.

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Public Notice (Official Publication) PUBLIC NOTICE OF NINE MILE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: ENGINEERING SERVICES Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 103B.227, Subd. 5, the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is soliciting proposals for engineering services for 2012 through 2013. Written proposals (six copies) should include background and profile information on the firm, along with the specific information as to expertise in watershed district matters, hourly billing rates for 2012-2013, and names and qualifications of personnel. Proposals should be sent to: Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Attn: Kevin Bigalke, Administrator 7710 Computer Avenue, Suite 135 Edina, MN 55435 Proposals must be submitted by Friday, August 5, 2011. The Board of Managers will review proposals, reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and otherwise take such action it deems in the best interest of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. For further information about the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, contact Kevin Bigalke, Administrator at (952) 835-2078 or visit: http://www.ninemilecreek.org/ (July 14,21,28, 2011) A4/D1/D2/D3/D4-EngineeringServices

City of Richfield (Official Publication) CITY OF RICHFIELD Public Hearing Notice REGARDING: Notice of hearing on proposed assessment for removal of diseased trees from private property for work ordered January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. WHEN: Tuesday, August 9, 2011 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Richfield City Hall - Council Chambers 6700 Portland Avenue South LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The services which were undertaken by the City for removal of diseased trees from private property, the cost of which is to be specially assessed against the benefited properties, included securing and scheduling of contractor plus related processing. The cost of providing all such services for these removals for work ordered during the period of January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010 is $44,249.94. The proposed assessment is on file for public inspection at my office. Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting, but the Council may consider any objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting upon further notice to affected property owners as deemed advisable. An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the mayor or clerk of the city within 30 days after the adop-

tion of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten days after service upon the mayor or clerk; however, no appeal may be taken as to the amount of an individual assessment unless a written objection by the affected property owner is filed with the clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. QUESTIONS: Call Chris Link, Operations Manager Streets/Forestry at 612-861-9174. HOW TO COMMENT: Attend the hearing and you will be heard or submit written comments. NANCY GIBBS City Clerk AUXILIARY AIDS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 96 HOURS IN ADVANCE TO THE CITYCLERK AT 612861-9738. (July 21, 2011) D2-DiseasedTrees

City of Richfield (Official Publication) CITY OF RICHFIELD Public Hearing Notice REGARDING: Notice of public hearing on proposed assessment for certain services of the City within the Lyndale/Hub/Nicollet Redevelopment Area from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 and from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. WHEN: Tuesday, August 9, 2011 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Richfield City Hall - Council Chambers 6700 Portland Avenue South SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DESCRIPTION: The Special Assessment District consists of the Lyndale/Hub/Nicollet Redevelopment Project Area, the approximate boundaries of which are 64th Street on the north, First Avenue on the east, 67th Street on the south, and Emerson Avenue on the west. The cost of providing all of such services within the district for the period of January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 is $32,459.40. The estimated cost of providing all of such services within the district for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 is $50,000. QUESTIONS: Call Mark Hall, Operations Manager Parks/Fleet at 612-861-9173. HOW TO COMMENT: Attend the hearing and you will be heard or submit written comments. NANCY GIBBS City Clerk AUXILIARY AIDS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 96 HOURS IN ADVANCE TO THE CITYCLERK AT 612861-9738.

in the 77th Street Project Area from January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010 and from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012.

2. Sheridan Hills Principal, Jodi Markworth was introduced

WHEN: Tuesday, August 9, 2011 7:00 p.m.

1. Approved Change Order #1 – Synthetic Turf

WHERE: Richfield City Hall - Council Chambers 6700 Portland Avenue South

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2. Approved 2011-2012 Budget Adoption

PROJECT AREA DESCRIPTION: The special assessment district consists of all commercial property in the 77th Street project area, the approximate boundaries of which are I-35W on the west, Cedar Avenue on the east, 76th Street on the north and I-494 on the south. The cost of providing all of such services within the district for the period of January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 is $64,124.81. The estimated cost for providing such services within the proposed special assessment district from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 is $80,000.

1. Approved Health & Safety Program Evaluation 2. Approved Health & Safety Management Plans 3. Approved Curriculum Update of Gifted and Talented Education 4. Approved Board Policy 413 – Staff Use of Facilities 5. Approved Driver Education Automobile Lease 6. Approved Cash Flow Borrowing Authorization 7. Approved Reimbursement of Future Expenditures from Future Bond Issues and Borrowing Resolution

QUESTIONS: Call Mark Hall, Operations Manager Parks/Fleets, at 612-861-9173.

8. Approved Lease Purchase (Buses & Technology) Resolution

HOW TO COMMENT: Attend the hearing and you will be heard or submit written comments.

The regular meeting adjourned at 9:45 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, July 11, 2011.

NANCY GIBBS City Clerk AUXILIARY AIDS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 96 HOURS IN ADVANCE TO THE CITYCLERK AT 612861-9738.

9. Accepted twelve donations

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City of Richfield (Official Publication) MINUTES Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Independent School District 280, Richfield Public Schools The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District 280, Hennepin County, Richfield, Minnesota, was held on Monday, June 13, 2011, at the District Board Room, 7001 Harriet Avenue So., Richfield, MN 55423. The regular school board meeting was called to order by Chair Peter Toensing, at 7:05 p.m. with the following members in attendance: Belkengren, Easterwood, Flood, Lamberger, Nollenberger and Toensing. Absent: None. Superintendent Slotterback, Directors Michael Schwartz, Craig Holje and Kate Trewick were also present. REPORTS AND INFORMATION FROM SCHOOL SOURCES

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2. Approved General Disbursements of June 13, 2011 in the amount of $1,368,855.43

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EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY – JULY 22 THROUGH JULY 28 FRIDAY

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22 FARMERS MARKET When: 2-6 p.m. Where: Assumption Church Parking Lot, 305 E. 77th St., Richfield Info: 612-861-9385 OVER 50 AND FIT When: 8:40 a.m. Where: Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave., Richfield Info: 612-861-9385

23 RICHFIELD FARMERS MARKET When: 7 a.m. to noon Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 64th Avenue and Portland Avenue, Richfield Info: xr.com/farmers KITE FESTIVAL When: 10:30 a.m. Where: Hennepin County Library at Augsburg Park, 7100 Nicollet Ave., Richfield Info: 612-543-6200

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR Eden Prairie will be the host city for the state American Legion baseball tournament Friday, July 29, through Monday, Aug. 1. Games in the 16-team, double-elimination tournament will be played at Round Lake Stadium and Miller Park in Eden Prairie as well as Braemar Park in Edina.

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District Legion playoffs Six teams from the South Hennepin League, six from the North Hennepin, two from the North End League and two from Wright County will vie for state tournament berths during the Tenth District playoffs Thursday, July 21, through Sunday, July 24, at Wintercrest Park in Coon Rapids. Eden Prairie, the defending state champion, is among the district favorites along with Edina and Wayzata from the South Hennepin and Coon Rapids, Osseo and Maple Grove from the North Hennepin. “It should be a pretty strong field,” said South Hennepin League director Gene Berg. “You’ve got the defending state champion, Eden Prairie, a team that finished second in the Legion World Series last summer, and the North Hennepin has three very competitive teams.” A number of outstanding pitchers will have a say in the tournament outcome. Among them are Adam Bray and Tyler Ruemmele of Eden Prairie, Paul Voelker of Wayzata, James Dean of Edina, Tim Shannon of Hopkins, Pete Wenker of Maple Grove, Sam Windle of Osseo and Logan Shore of Coon Rapids. The top four finishers in the Tenth District tournament will advance to the state tournament in Eden Prairie July 29-Aug. 1.

Town team playoffs Bloomington, Minnetonka and St. Louis Park are best bets to earn first-round byes in the Riverview Amateur Baseball League playoffs. Those clubs currently hold the top three places in the standings. Edina is fourth in the standings and Hopkins is fifth. Both of those clubs would most likely play in first-round series beginning July 26 at local sites. In each series, the team with the higher seed plays two games of the three-game series at home. Dates for the three state-qualifying series are Aug. 2, 4 and 7.

Urban Wildland races Registration is open for the Urban Wildland 5K and half-marathon races. The events are Saturday, Aug. 6, at Veterans Park in Richfield. The half-marathon will begin at 7 a.m. and the 5K starts at 7:15. Runners may register at active.com. – COMPILED BY JOHN SHERMAN

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The action was as heated as the high temperatures and humidity surrounding the 53rd annual Firemen’s/Virg Ellrich Memorial Slowpitch Softball Tournament July 14-17 at Valley View and Dred Scott fields in Bloomington. A record 160 Class A through Class D teams participated in the double-elimination tourney. Temperatures reached the mid-90s and dew points were in the 70s. But the muggy conditions did not spoil the weekend for 20,000 players, spectators and volunteers who were part of the fourday event sponsored by the Bloomington Knights of

Columbus. The tournament attracted teams from Canada, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa, Wyoming, North and South Dakota, Maryland and Nevada. Bloomington and surrounding communities such as Edina, Eden Prairie, Richfield, Burnsville, Apple Valley and Lakeville supplied local entrants as well as outstate Minnesota towns. There were six tournament brackets in men’s, women’s and co-rec divisions. Tournament results will be published in next week’s Sun-Current.

Bobby Wotherspoon catches an infield fly for the Bloomington Firefighters in the 160-team Firemen’s tourney. Wotherspoon is a former Jefferson High School athlete.

Firemen’s softball tournament photos appear courtesy of mattvollumphotography .com.

At left, Stacey Kurtz DeFries focuses on an incoming pitch during a plate appearance for the Bloomington Shantytown slowpitch team in women’s Firemen’s tourney competition.

At right, Bloomington mayor Gene Winstead throws out the ceremonial first pitch to open the Firemen’s softball tourney.

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Richfield’s Blunt signed by St. Paul Saints Holy Angels Augsburg College and Richfield High School baseball alumnus Donald Blunt is now a member of the St. Paul Saints independent minor league team. The Saints, who play in the American Association, signed Blunt to a professional contract July 16. Blunt was in uniform, but did not play, in the Saints’ 5-4 win over the Gary SouthShore RailCats July 16 or the team’s 8-7 victory over the RailCats July 17. The Saints lead the American Association’s North Division with a 3320 record. Blunt is the first player for eighthyear Augsburg head coach Keith Bateman to sign a professional baseball contract. In 2010, Blunt also played at the end of the season with the Northwood League’s Rochester Honkers, a collegiate wood-bat summer league. Blunt earned All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

honors in 2011 and All-MIAC honorable mention in 2009, when he hit a career-best .364. Blunt was a four-year starter as a shortstop for the Auggies. He finished the 2011 season as the MIAC’s leader in overall home runs with six. Blunt batted .316 this spring with 21 runs scored, 25 RBI, five doubles and two triples, five stolen bases, a teambest .600 slugging percentage and .425 on-base percentage. Blunt’s .600 slugging percentage was fourth best in the MIAC in overall play. Blunt had a hit in 20 of his 32 games played, including seven multiple-hit games and seven multiple-RBI games. The Auggie shortstop started 135 of his 139 career games. His career batting average was .283 with 20 doubles, 10 triples, 15 home runs, 87 runs scored, 77 RBI, 29 stolen bases, a .486 slugging percentage and a .365 on-base percentage. – COMPILED BY GREG KLEVEN

spring sports athletes receive all-conference honors Former Richfield High School and Augsburg College baseball player Donald Blunt has signed a professional contract with the St. Paul Saints of the American Association. (Submitted photo)

Richfield junior golfers Richfield Junior Golf Program director Jim Habeck is pictured with players. The Richfield youth golf program will benefit from the second annual Friends of Richfield Golf Tournament Sunday, Aug. 14, at Crystal Lake Golf Course in Lakeville. Registration and warmup sessions are 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a shotgun start at 1. Dinner/silent auction begins at 6 p.m., followed by a program at 6:30 p.m. (Submitted photo)

Holy Angels spring sports athletes were honored as 2011 All-Missota Conference selections. Sophomore Lucas Ciabattoni, senior Joe Rys, sophomore Peter McGrane and senior Aaron Rieger were named all-conference in boys tennis, with senior Will Kotovic receiving honorable mention. Holy Angels senior pitcher/shortstop Taylor Lemke was an all-conference softball pick. Senior catcher Claire Girouard and senior second baseman Annie Baregi earned honorable mention. In boys track and field, senior Ryan Laing (110-meter hurdles), junior Michael Price (100) and senior Evan McNeil (pole vault). Ninth-grader Tray Ashby-Phan, senior Anthony Thomas, junior Sean Dornik and Price received honorable mention in the 4x200 relay. In girls track, Holy Angels junior long jumper Lizzy Mattson earned all-conference honors. Holy Angels was represented on the all-conference baseball team by senior pitcher/outfielder Lucas Long and senior third baseman Matt Workman. Outfielders John Schneider, a senior, and Zach Hartley, a sophomore, received honorable mention. – COMPILED BY GREG KLEVEN

SHORTS Boys soccer practices The Richfield High School boys soccer team will conduct captains’ practice from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 8, through Friday, Aug. 12, at Lyndale Field. Official Spartan soccer tryouts begin at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at Lyndale Field.

Richfield’s 2011 soccer tri-captains are Alex Viera, Mike Jungers and Jordan Zoellmer. Richfield head coach is Brad Johnson.

Richfield golf tourney The second annual Friends of Richfield Golf Tournament is Sunday,

Aug. 14, at Crystal Lake Golf Club in Lakeville. This is a fundraiser to support Richfield’s junior and high school golf programs. The tournament has a shotgun start at 1 p.m. followed by a dinner and silent auction at 6 and program at 6:30. Registration information can be

obtained online at friendsofrichfieldgolf .com or by contacting Jeff Etienne at 612501-7234 or coachetch@gmail.com. Editor’s Note: Please e-mail all Richfield sports releases and announcements to sports editor Greg Kleven at gkleven@acnpapers.com or fax them to him at 763-424-7388.

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Eden Prairie 6-year-old boy records hole in one Pranay Singh also wins Pepsi Little People Golf Championship age group title BY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS

Eden Prairie 6-year-old golfer Pranay Singh proudly displays the ball he picked out of the cup after recording a hole in one on the 90-yard seventh hole at Waters Edge Golf Course June 16 in Shakopee. He used a 6-iron for his ace. (Submitted photo)

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Competition took place on a par-33 course. Singh finished first out of 30 competitors in the Boys 2B Division. He shot a 5under-par 61 with rounds of 30 and 31. Singh concluded the tournament in style, chipping in a birdie from 15 yards on the final hole. He won his division by four strokes. Last year, Singh placed 21st in the same tournament. Former competitors in the Pepsi Little People Championships include 2011 U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy. “Pranay wants to golf every day,” said his father, Vivek Kumar. “I come home from work and he meets me on the front lawn with his clubs so I can take him golfing. “I love to go out with him and watch him improve day by day. I caddy for him in most tournaments, but it is a big challenge for me to give him the proper club because his shot distances are changing every month.” Singh, who will be a first-grader at Eden Lake Elementary this fall, enjoys golf but has one phase of the game he likes more than others. “Putting is OK but driving the ball is what I enjoy most, ” he said. Singh is already beating his father and brother Parichay, a 13-year-old. He is encouraging his mother, Richa Singh, to play golf and is eager to offer golf tips, according to his father. Pranay has a busy golf schedule planned this summer. Singh competed in the 6-and-under age group in the Junior World Championships July 12-14 in San Diego. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson played in the Junior World Championships growing up. Singh finished 21st in his age group a year ago in that tournament. Singh plans to also participate in the U.S. Kids World Championships Aug. 4-6 in Pinehurst, N.C. Singh plays regularly at Waters Edge, a par-30 executive course located at Stonebrooke Golf Club. “Pranay has been playing golf since he started walking, “ said his father. “He would hit plastic balls in the basement all day. “By age 2, he was making good contact with the ball and I started taking him to the driving range when he was 3.” His passions outside golf include chess, basketball and, of course, video games.

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

2350

Landscaping

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

Landscape 2000 Inc. Free Ests/Ins 952-446-9707

15+ years exp. Free Ests/Lic’d/Ins’d

763-441-7575 www.fernbrooklandscape.com

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

2360

alandsapecreations.com

100% Satisfaction Guar! Garden Design & Remodel Plant Installations Containers & Window Boxes Expertise. Creative Designs. Beautiful Results.

Classifieds

Van Buren Landscape 952-292-2026

WORK! 952-392-6888

2350

Specializing in Design & Construction of: Retaining Walls, Paver Patios, Sidewalks & Drives. Call John 651-249-6766

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

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

612-272-3619 612-387-4849

SOFTSCAPES

www.adcreativelandscaping.com

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

612-919-1938 952-926-8232

Lawn & Landscape Officer

Lawn and Landscape Enforcement Services Landscaping Weekly/Bi-weekly mowing Spring and Fall Cleanups Retaining Walls * Paver Patios Shrub trimming * Bobcat services Snow plowing

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

Jim Cooper, Jr. Landscaping Inc.

Quality Work Since 1983 Member: MNLA,

Double Exposure Place your classified ad with us and be placed on our Web Site! 952-392-6888

WE DESIGN, INSTALL & RESTORE:

• Shrubs • Mulching • Removal

Free Estimates

You name it we can do it!

www.groundscareinc.com

952-924-2441 LICENSED • INSURED • MNLA

Landscaping

LOWEST PRICES, BEST QUALITY

Van Buren Landscape Call 952-292-7453

Anella Landscaping

Lawn & Garden

Garden Design & Maintenance Services

or Are You Looking For Some Fresh Ideas? Experienced in Design, Installation, Maintenance, Pavers, Walls, Drain Tile, Bobcat Serv. MNLA Certified Professional.

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

612-455-1217

Water Features & Pavers.

Terry Ingram A Change For Your Landscape

Home Repair: Interior & Exterior

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

COMPLETE LANDSCAPING: • Interlocking Pavers • Retaining Walls • Sprinkler Systems

Insulation & Weatherproofing

LANDSCAPE RENOVATION • Retaining Walls • Natural Stone Work Edging • Bobcat

#1 in Customer Service & Professional Design

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

No job too small. Lic# 20636754

Call Joe @ 952-886-3888

Landscaping

E-Z Landscape Retaining/Boulder Walls, Paver Patios, Bobcat Work, Sod, Mulch & Rock. Decks & Fences

No job too small!! Quality Work @ Competitive Prices! Free Estimates.

2350

Housecleaning

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

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

Landscaping

Call 952-334-9840

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

Schultz'e Contracting Inc

2350

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

www.bestcleaningservices.com

Craftsman Inspired Design

Call Today for your FREE ESTIMATE

2290

Hauling

952-451-3792

Great Time for a New Garage!

Prompt Service & Free Ests. Licensed – Bonded – Insured

17+ Years Exp L.L.C.

2270

Ins/25 yrs Sen. Discount

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

Electric Repairs

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

Garage Door

GUTTER Cleaning/Screening

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

PINNACLE DRYWALL *Hang *Tape *Texture*Sand Quality Guar. Ins. 612-644-1879

2100

2260

952-220-8820

952-994-4303 George Elite Repair & Tile

Dan 651-235-7997

2180

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

651-457-7776

#1 in Hardwood Refinishing

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

2250

TROYS DECKS & FENCE St Lic # 20581059 Free Est. 651-210-1387

Flooring & Tile

2280

Low Budget Hauling

Furniture Repair

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

A+ Angie's List 952-474-4355

Doors Windows Egress New Installs Free Ests. 20+ Years Lic #20631172 Locally owned & operated!

952-292-2349

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS

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

2140

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

D.W. FENCE Chainlink, wood, vinyl.- Over 40 yrs exp. Free Est. Ed 763-786-4691

SANDMAN IS BEST!

Doors & Windows

Flooring & Tile

Escobar Hardwood Floors & Ceramic Tile Work, llc

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

763-537-4731 Schoo Electric Small Jobs – Service Changes

This space could be yours.

2230

www.jddeckcreations.com

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

Decks

2180

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

• Licensed/Insured • FREE Est.

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

www.JimCooperJrLandscaping.com

612.869.2454

LOW PRICES • Pulverized Dirt - $12.50 yd • Black Dirt - $11.00 yd • Decorative Rock Since 1986 • Colored Mulch - $26.50 yd • Mulches 6 miles S. of • Boulders Shakopee on 169 • Retaining Wall Block Mon-Fri 7:30am - 5:00pm • Pavers (starting @ $2.10/sq ft) Sat - Call for Hours • Edging • Poly • Fabrics

952-492-2783 - We Deliver www.hermanslandscape.com

www.minnlocal.com – Thursday, July 21, 2011 – Richfield Sun-Current

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

2360

Lawn & Garden

2420

Painting

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

*A and K PAINTING* Int./Ext Painting/Staining & texturing. Free Est. 952-474-6258 Ins/Bond Major Credit Cards Accepted

Beautiful Gardens

Would You Like To Have More Beauty In Your Yard? We Will Restore or Expand Your Existing Gardens. Experienced Gardeners Call Linda 612-598-3949

Quality Residential Painting & Drywall

Curb Appeal! Sidewalks & Driveways. Will Edge It. Good Rates. 952-288-5304 Field of Green Lawncare Resid & Comm Free Ests Lawn Clean-Ups & Weekly Mowing. Call 952-807-1612

Moving, Storage & Shipping

A Local Mover

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

2420

Painting

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

2360

Lawn & Garden

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

A German Craftsman

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

Bell Professional Painting 20 yrs serving SW Ext Ptg Best Prices 952-949-0444 Danielsonhomeservices.com

Paint Drywall Lic 20444019 Ron 612-720-6525

2360

Lawn & Garden

Retaining Walls, Pavers, Shrubs, Mulch. CONCRETE: Driveway, Walks, Steps, Patios

2420

612-802-8100

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

RAINBOW ROOFING

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

A Family Operated Bus.

Ext/Int Quality Painting Stain, enamel, repairs, decks 30 yrs exp, master painter Ins. Free est. 612-227-1844

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

Paperhanging

2420

Painting

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

www.blomquistexteriors.com

Constructive Solutions, LLC. Hail Damage Repair, Roofs Siding, Windows & Decks. Lic#20637738 – Insured Mc/Visa Sr. Discounts 612-810-2059 Mbr:BBB Re-Roofing & Roof Repairs 30 Yrs Exp Insured - Lic#20126880 John Haley #1 Roofer, LLC. Call 952-925-6156

Roofing • Siding • Windows Lic # 20431519BC

952-934-7600

*A One Man Company* Toilets, Faucets, Sm jobs Steve 612-940-5920 Lic#4040

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

Powerwashing

DECK CLEANING & STAINING 651-699-3504

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

20 years exp. Degreed Shop Teacher Exterior/Interior Painting Powerwashing • Decks • Fences Window Glazing & Repairs 2 Year Labor / 10 Year Paint Warranty

612.839.2239 • 612.866.0949 WWW.RIGHTWAYMN.COM

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

Sealcoating

Call Jeff for STUMP REMOVAL Narrow Access or Backyards. Insured Jeff 612-578-5299

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

2620

Tree Service

#1 All Area Tree/Shrub Lg/Sm - Cut/trim/remvl Ins'd. Sr disc. 612-532-1162 #1 All Area Tree/Shrub Lg/Sm - Cut/trim/remvl Ins'd. Sr disc. 612-532-1162 $0 For Estimate Timberline Tree & Landscape. Summer Discount - 25% Off Tree Trimming, Tree Removal, Stump Grinding 612-644-8035 Remove Large Trees & Stumps CHEAP

Will Beat Anybody's Price! NEW HORIZONS TREE & LANDSCAPING

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

612-203-4309 15% Spring Discount Tree Trimming & Removal. Lot Clearing. Full Yard Landscaping. Fully Insured. Call 612-390-0293 Dynamic Tree & Landscaping

Free Estimates on

15% Summer Discount

Parking Lots & Driveways All Commercial Work Guar. Patching & Sealcoating.

Tree Trimming & Removal

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

15 yrs exp.

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

Best Rates In Town Tree Trimming & Removal Buckthorn & Storm Cleanup Lifelong Edina Resident Free Ests 612-790-0693

Parkway Tree Service Quality Work At Affordable Prices! Trimming/Removal & Stump Removal. Lic/Ins. Free Ests Leo 612-210-0381/952-933-1458 TREE REMOVAL/TRIMMING Shrub Pruning Free Ests Lic'd / Ins'd / 20 Yrs Exp. 952-922-7543 / 763-535-7512

2630

Upholstery & Slipcovers

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

2660

Window Cleaning

Window Cleaning 14 Yrs Exp Free Est. Insured

952-467-2447

612-396-9345

612-275-2574 AJ's Tree Service LLC

2620

Tree Service

Trimming & Removal Free Estimates & Insured

Window Cleaning 612-529-4444

3000

Merchandise

Senior Discounts

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

3010 ACCREDITED BUSINESS

Call For Free Estimate www.WesternConstructionInc.com

2490

Forget The Rest

Premier Tree Service

Triple Glass for the Price of Double Glass

Powerwashing

15% Summer Discount

952-220-5692/952-492-2866

Limited Offer

2490

Tree Service

2620

BLUE SKIES

Summer Specials - All Jobs!

Powerwashing

Great Service Affordable Prices

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

Our job is to make you look good!

Antiques

Anniversary Sale Fri & Sat, July 22-23 (10-6) Sun, July 24 (12-5)

3020

Auctions

3020

Auctions

Selling to Highest Bidder over $99,000!!!

Lic. #20626700

Right Way PAINTING

Why Wait Roofing LLC

Performance Paving & Sealcoating.

Credit Cards Accepted

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

BBB

Stump Removal

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

CONTROLLING YOU? 1 ON 1 Hypnosis Works Free Consultation. 612-868-8177 Powerwashing

952-472-5670

2530

Family Owned & Operated Since 1949

www.rooftodeck.com Code #78

2490

TOP QUALITY ROOFING FOR LESS $$$$ Two Teacher Construction Re-Roofing - Tearoffs. Large crew done in a day! Immaculate clean-ups Ins Lic # 20073200 Ref's

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

WINDOWS/SIDING

Guaranteed Results.

Professional Service Directory

952-201-4817 Regalenterprisesinc.net

612-210-5267 952-443-9957

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

An Honest Plumber

2500

Regal Enterprises Inc Roofing, Siding, Windows Gutters. Insurance Work. Since 1980. Lic. 20515711

Lic #20156835 • Insured

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

2490

Quality Work @ Reas. Rates . Siding & Windows LIFE TIME GUAR. Ins/ Lic. BBB

Since 1978

qiar

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

CIGARETTES

A Fresh Look, Inc.

612-724-2672 Local Owner/Installer. High

CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

Special $89/with ad!

2600

RC EXTERIORS

35yrs Exp. 952-377-4612

763-792-2999 Geno's Sewer & Drain

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Roofs-Soffit-Fascia-Gutters-

Lic#20172580 763-754-2501

FREE ESTIMATE S

Plumbing

2510

BLOMQUIST EXT Siding-

Work Guar/Refs/Ins/Free Ests

2470

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

PRO PAPER HANGING Removal, Paint/Plaster

Professional and Prompt

Residential & Commercial

Call Now For Weekly Mowing Landscaping • Fertilization

Painting

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

Ceiling & Wall Textures H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

FREE Estimates

952.278.0126

Painting

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

2430

A Lawn Service – Clean-Ups, Gardens, Hauling. Cheap Rates. Call Bryan 763-276-0368

2380

3 Interior Rooms/$250 Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Repair. Cabinet Enameling and Staining. 25 yrs exp. Steve 763-545-0506

2420

777 Cty Rd D East - Vadnais Hgts, MN 55117 Great Location w/ High Traffic Counts Inspection: July 17th from 2:00 – 3:00 PM or by appt. On Line Bidding ends July 26, 2011 Place bids at www. K-BID.com

763-225-6200

www.sparklewashcmn.com Lic# 86-65

Antiques on Mainstreet 913 Mainstreet Hopkins, MN 952-931-2144

Carver & Chaska Occasional Markets DOWNTOWN CARVER

* Mustard Moon * Seasons * The Good Junk Garage * The Vintage Cottage * Ms. Mac's Too DOWNTOWN CHASKA

Jeff Johnson, Broker 11541 137th St. SE – Becker, MN 55308

Alliance Bid, Inc. 763-262-5555 800-262-5092

Linda's Cellar July 21, 22, 23 Thurs (10-5); Fri-Sat (10-4) Antiqs, garden, vintg., summer

The Nature of It Antiques & Cabin Sale 7/21-23 (10-4) Carver www.thenatureofit.com

Richfield Sun-Current – Thursday, July 21, 2011 – www.minnlocal.com

3060

Building Supplies

LUMBER: Approx. 8,000 bd. ft., misc. dimensions, 8', 10', 12' lengths. Call for details & price 763-561-2494

3090

Cemetery Lots

Bloomington Cemetery 2 plots. $995/BO each. Call 651-762-3727 Burial Plot Avail in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens (Garden of the Apostles). Valued at $2625 will sell for $1400. (715) 839-7570

3210

Good Things To Eat

RASPBERRIES

Picked or U pick Hwy. 55, 12 miles W. of 494 Knapton's 763-479-1184

3250

Medical Supplies

3509

Burnsville

ONE DAY SALE - 8-3 KID'S STUFF, FURN, 13633 KRESTWOOD DR THURSDAY, JULY 21st

3519

Crystal

Estate Sale. 7/21-23 (9-4) PaceSaver 3 whl Scooter, 3217 Xenia Ave N. Antq battery operated, w/basket, Exc cond! New $2,500; furniture & misc. items ask. $1,000/BO 952-431-5781

3260

Misc. For Sale

3523

Eagan

Multi-Family 7/21-22 (8pzipf7570@charter.net Antiq. China Cabinet, deli- 6) Fabrics, patterns, books, cate, rounded glass, oak, collectbls./dishes, Thomas Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 Good cond! $375. 26” Sony Kinkade prints, HH, kids. vaults w/companion head- Bravia flatscreen, hi-def, 1765 Monterey Lane stone. Value $8,990. Asking TV $120/BO. 952-945-0905 Eden $6,500/BO. 218-828-3608 Refrigerator S/Side white

Glenhaven Garden of Na- H20 $390 Exc cond ELEC tivity. Lot 93B spaces 1&2 STOVE White Glass Top companion marker and 2 $285. Call 763-424-2636 vaults. $5K 763-537-8296 Lovely Glen Haven – 2 plots, must sell, $1600 ea 952-926-4381 Pleasant View Memorial Gardens, Burns. 4 lots. Call for details 952-888-4941

3270

Misc. Wanted

WANTED

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

3130

Estate Sales

CHANHASSEN 1071 Lake Susan Hills Dr. July 22 (8:30-5:30) July 23 (8:30-4:30)

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200 Polaris Snowmobile & ATV's. Non-working only. Will pick-up, will pay cash! Call 612-987-1044

#'s Friday at 8am

Country French style decorated home -MOVING SALE

3280

www.willmatthill.com

EDINA 6805 Hillside Lane Fri 7/22 (8-4); Sat 7/23 (8-3) Contents of lovely Edina home! LR, BR & Wicker porch furn., game table, lamps, Spode China & glass, Wedgwood, Lenox, Waterford, silver plate, many LP's, books, linens, kitch., RobotCoupe + access., bumper pool, Tyco HO cars & tracks, washer, dryer, refrig., garage items Augsburg College Associates

3160

Furnishings

Musical Instuments

3524

Prairie

Crown Upright Piano

3500

3505

Garage Sales this week Blaine

Estate Sale! 7/22-23 (8-3) 1888 129th Ave NE, Mens, tools, HH & more!

3506

Bloomington

3525

Edina

3529

Fridley

7/22 (9-4) & 7/23 (9-1), TV's, Misc HH, Furn, No checks, Cash Only. 6560 2nd St NE

3554

Minnetonka

Multi-Fam 7/21-22 (7-6); 7/23 (7-1) HH, books, movies, kid/adlt cloz, fishing, X-mas, collectbls. 4312 Woods Way

3565

Plymouth

July 21-23 (8-3) Antiqs, tools, HH items, fish house, more! 12610 58th Ave. N.

Oak Table, 4 boards & 4 chairs, $150. Loveseat $125. Cash only 952-944-7939

Oak Baby BR Set, furn., kids toys/cloz, HH 7/22-23 (8-4) 8120 Rhode Island Cir

Wayzata Public Schools Sale

3200

07 Kawasaki Ninja 250R FREE! Contact me at alanwalker@blumail.org

This space could be yours.

952-392-6888

Furniture, AV, and misc.

Thursday, July 21 (9am - 2pm) Wayzata Central Middle School - Ice Arena 305 Vicksburg Lane Plymouth

Sat., July 23 (8:30-12) 9000 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Park Tables, chairs, culinary items, pre-schl items, misc.

3509

fabric, books, HH, port . AC

Moving 7/28-30 (8-4) Tools, car parts, X-mas, furn., Mn/Wmn cloz 8439 12th Av S

Sat 7/30 ONLY (8-2), kids cloz up to sz 14, toys, bike trailer. 8230 Penn Ave S.

Brooklyn Center

7200 Brooklyn Blvd.

Brooklyn Park

7/22 (8-5) 7/23 (8-12) Lots of baby items. 9714 Fallgold Books, DVDs, jewelry, Parkway North watches, furn, telescope, desk, misc. 5504 Oak Glen Huge 250 Family Sale! st nd (Btwn 71 & 72 /Cahill Family of God Church Rd. July 22-23 (10-5) 8/3 (5-8) $3 Adm.; 8/4 (9-8); 8/5 (9-5); 8/6 (9-12) Grandmother's Sale! Toys, 8625 Zane Ave. North games, amoire -exc cond.,

Multi-Family Sale Wed-Fri, 7/20-22 (8a - 5p) 8411 5th Ave. South

Hennepin Technical College

HUGE! 10427 Aquila Av. S 7/28 & 7/30 (9-4) Tons of

3567

Richfield

1 Stop shopping @ our sale 7/21-23 (8-5). Lots of items! 7421 Emerson Ave S.

3619

Crystal

Large N'Hood & Yard Sales 7/28-30 (8-5) HH, Clothes for all, microwave & misc. 6905 Lombardy Lane

3629

3900

3970

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets Pets

St Philips Luth. Church Presale 7/27 (5-8p) $4 Adm; 7/28-29 (9-7); 7/30 (9-12) Half Price - $5/bag - most cloz. 6180 Hwy 65 NE

3653

3568

Robbinsdale

Estate Sale 7/21-23 (9-5) 1 DAY ONLY 7/23 (8-3), Misc. HH, 2640 Abbott Ave North

Poodle Standard, blk. M, 3 mos., crate trained, beg. housetrained. 763-434-5303

5400

5600

Rooms For Rent

E. Bloom furnished sleeping room $450 w/ Util's Avl Now! 952-240-1655

6400

Apartments & Condos For Rent

Minneapolis

Edina - 50th & France 1BR w/ deck. $685 + elec. 612-210-9744 320-274-3398

7000

9000

9100

Plymouth

Huge Sale: 7/28-29 (8-5) 7/30 (8-12) Furn, tools, books, HH & more. 220 Zinnia Lane North

Robbinsdale

Real Estate

Brainerd Lakes-Whitefish New Cabins under $100K 866-940-7069 for Open Times CottagesOnWhitefish.com

Sale! 7/31 $5 Adm. (12-6); 8/1 - 3 Free Adm. (10-8) Tues-½ price; Wed-Bag day

3668

Houses For Rent

Burnsville See Craiglist! 2BR, LL, 1,000 sq. ft. 15K Remodel, Full kitch, granite CTT, full appliances, central AC, sofa, love seat, kitch table, 50” satellite TV, internet. $695+share utils. Avl Immed. 952-994-3986

Temple Israel Sisterhood 24th & Fremont Ave S. (just off Hennepin Ave) - Huge

3665

Rentals

Fridley

Employment Help Wanted/ Full Time

ASSOCIATE TRAINEE Real Estate Career Fast Growth Potential Rolland 952-949-4724 Irene 952-949-4759 rsmaagaard@cbburnet.com Coldwell Banker Burnet cbburnet.com EOE

Multi-Family 7/28-30 (8-3) Greeting cards/stationary, HH, cloz, kids-Legos/Beanie, etc. 4108 Lake Dr Av N

3700

Leisure

3720

Boats, New & Used

Burnsville

Antiq. furn, glasswr., vintg. toys-Troll dolls, crafts/decor HH. 14608 Summit Oaks Dr

3820

5000

Executive SteelCase Desk unit with file cabinet. Like new! Plymouth 715-571-1920

Give-Aways & Swaps

Bloomington

FSI International located in Chaska, a global supplier of surface conditioning equipment and technology, currently has multiple Pontoon boat: 18', 1999, Auopportunities available rora. 50hp ES Outboard for technicians and asmotor, boat cover & Bimisemblers. Individuals ni top, $3,300. 952-393-9967 with a strong electromechanical aptitude are enSports & couraged to apply! To view additional opportunities Recreation and to apply online. Please 17' Alumacraft Canoe, Very go to www.fsi-intl.com Good Cndtn, Plus Paddles $400 Plymouth 763-473-4264

sale 10:30-12 www.bumc.org

Furn., Wmns plus Sz. Cloz & misc. 8406 Columbus Ave S.

Furn, kids cloz, toys, HH items. 7/21-22 (8-5) 7/23 (812) 7423 W River Rd Crt

Over 250 families! Presale Wed 8/3 (5-8) $3 Adm Thurs 8/4 (9-7); Fri 8/5 (9-6); Sat 8/6 (9-12) - $3 Bag Day

3608

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Fishing Boat w/2 seats, 2 motors on trailer $1500 763-497-4070

www.castandardpoodles.com

P.E.O. Multi-Family Sale Furn, HH gds, plus! 7/21-23 (9-5) 7917 South Bay Curve

9100

14' Alumacraft

Brooklyn United Meth. Church 7/27 (6-9) Pre-sale $3 Adm. 7/28-29 (10-7); 7/30 (9-12). Sat. - ½ Price & Box

7/21 (8-4); 7/22 (8-12) Kids toys/puzzles, Wmns cloz, oak furn. 4625 Jewel Ln N.

Brooklyn Park

Boats, New & Used

Blaine

Christ Lutheran Church 641 89 th Ave. NE, Blaine

3606

3720

Multi-Fam! 7/21 (9-3) 7/23 (9/1). 8680 Grier Ln Ret. teacher stuff, HH, jewelry.

7/21-22 (9-6); 7/23 (9-1 ) HH,

3508

3605

Garage Sales next week

3607

Bookcase: beautiful, off white, $40/BO. Cabinet: vintg., light brwn, $40/BO. 1948 Singer Sewing Mach. $50/BO 952-983-0345

Sleep Number bed for sale, series 9000. Electric adjustable frame with pillow top. Head board with mirror, and side piers with drawers included. Works great $1,800. Call 612-237-1415

3600

Multi Family Sale. Furn, kids clothes, collectibles, Spoon Ridge. July 21-23, 8-5

Baldwin Console Piano HH, 1 blk W of Jerry's 5604 w/bench, medium oak fin., Johnson Dr. 7/21-22 (8-4) built 1980, $600. 952-935-1566 Needs tuning. Good cond! $850/BO. 763-544-1236

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'84 AMF Sunfish Wet Sailor all parts provide incl. trlr. Ex cond! $1,200 612-860-1420

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9100

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9200

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9100

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9810

Director of Worship Arts 30 hours/week Prairie Lutheran Church, www.prairielutheran.org is looking for a contemporary Worship Arts Director. Main duties include: Selecting music, liturgy, and other Recruiting musicians Select, schedule and rehearse worship team Rehearse/lead praise band Manage the weekly development of bulletins, leaders guides and projection Recruit, train and supervise media specialist Supervise sanctuary dcor Monitor/maintain sound, light and video equipment Qualifications include: B.S./B.A. in music/related Vocal/instrumental performance Strong comm skills Solid knowledge of theological principles Computer skills 3-5 yrs related experience For consideration, please submit resume and salary requirements to Kristin Kuderer: kkuderer@comcast.net

9500

Automotive Dodge

9621

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9667

9810

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