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Fourth of July At right The Richfield community celebrates July 4 as they attend the Hometown Fourth of July Parade, where the Minneapolis Aqua Jesters tease the crowd for some laughs. (Photos by Billie Jo Rassat • Sun Newspapers)

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Above, On July 3, at the Richfield Street Dance, the Richfield Ambassadors and Junior Ambassadors dance to the music of the Rockin’ Hollywoods. Below, Richfield residents Cade Gile, left, and Debbie Quinn display their classic cars during the Richfield Car Show on July 3. Gile proudly shows his 1979 Pontiac Trans Am and Quinn shows off her 1974 MGB.

At left, Richfield City Councilmember Fred Wroge rides his bike with the rest of the city council and celebrates our independence during the Hometown Fourth of July Parade.

Will the city of Richfield get a bandshell?

At a special city council work session June 28, Richfield Recreation Services Director Jim Topitzhofer, as a representative of the Community Services Committee, gave a presentation on the ins and outs of putting a bandshell in Richfield.

“The purpose of this presentation is to see if we want to spend more time and effort exploring this project,” Topitzhofer said.

During his proposal, Topitzhofer reported to city council members on the many benefits Richfield would receive such as an improvement to the quality of life that attracts tax-paying businesses and residents and a potential boost in local economy by attracting visitors outside of the community.

Other community benefits mentioned included a strengthening in Richfield’s appeal and cultural vitality and a sense of place and social fabric in Richfield to preserve cultural meaning and heritage.

“There is national research that proves bandshell amenities do increase surrounding property value,” Topitzhofer said.

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Richfield City Councilmember Pat Elliott, left, and Mayor Debbie Goettel, right, honor Diane Ahlquist with the Gene and Mary Jacobsen Outstanding Citizen of the Year at the June 28 city council meeting. (Photo by Billie Jo Rassat • Sun Newspapers)

Living a life with purpose “The purpose of life is a life with purpose,” Diane Ahlquist said as she accepted the Gene and Mary Jacobsen Outstanding Citizen of the Year.

Following in the steps of her mother and father, Ahlquist has led and continues to lead a purpose filled life.

Her fellow volunteers and the staff at Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People nominated Ahlquist for the award. She has worked with VEAP for eight years.

“If you like what you do and who you do it with, why not? That’s the blessing of being retired,” Ahlquist said.

The nomination was based on Ahlquist’s dedication to the VEAP cause.

Every Wednesday she shows up to volunteer, she is respectful to all the clients and believes in what she is doing for her community.

Along with the Outstanding Citizen Award, Ahlquist was presented by State

Rep. Linda Slocum with a Certificate of Commendation signed by Gov. Mark Dayton.

The commendation is to recognize Ahlquist’s commitment in strengthening her community and human rights efforts.

“I had no idea I would receive this,” Ahlquist said.

Ahlquist moved to Richfield in 1966 right out of college. She taught in special education for Bloomington Public Schools for 37 years.

Along with VEAP, Ahlquist volunteers her time with Loves and Fishes, Richfield Community Council and sits on five committees at St. Peters Church in Richfield.

Being too busy is no excuse, according to Ahlquist.

“Look inside and ask yourself are you living a life with purpose,” Ahlquist said.

By: Billie Jo Rassat • Sun-Current

Southdale YMCA 5K, fun run July 30 Southdale YMCA’s “5 for the Y” 5K race and kids run is Saturday, July 30.

The 5K event kicks off 8 a.m. at Braemar Ice Arena, 7501 Ikola Way, Edina. The fun run begins 9:30 a.m.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers of the 5K race. All participants will receive a race T-shirt with registration. There will also be a fun zone for children of registered racers with free childcare, face painting, bouncer, arts and crafts and more.

The annual event supports scholarships to youth and families in Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Richfield and south Minneapolis to participate in YMCA programs and membership. The Southdale YMCA has served the communities for more than a quarter-century, offering a wide-range of character-development activities and programs for all ages. All donations to Y Partners are tax-deductible.

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Getting mom out of the house Richfield MOMS Club provides interaction for stay-at-home moms

BY BILLIE JO RASSAT SUN NEWSPAPERS From making a nightmare seem less scary with a kiss and a cuddle or magically getting out any stain on a favorite shirt, moms have many talents, but being a mom can have a down side — isolation.

“We try to beat that stay-athome isolation,” MOMS Club of Richfield President Carly Kidd said.

The MOMS Club of Richfield has been getting mothers out of the house and interacting with other mothers for twelve years.

Back in 1983, MOMS Club was established in California by a stay-at-home mother tired of being at home alone. Now more than 2,000 chapters, with more

than 100,000 members, span across the nation, according to the chapter website.

“Our main purpose is to give support for mothers, especially those that stay at home,” former President Gretchen Pyle said.

The Richfield chapter fills each month with activities for mothers and their children to participate in together such as organized play dates, park and water pad visits, bike riding, book club, recipe club, crafts, coffee klatch, field trips and discussion groups.

The group also meets each month for the always-anticipated ‘MOMS Night Out,’ where the women organize an adults-only excursion away from the kids with activities such as going to the movies, dinner, game nights, shopping, pot lucks or spa nights.

Not limited to play dates, MOMS Club of Richfield spends time each month on different service projects. Whether they participate with Feed My

Starving Children, VEAP, Bundles of Love, park clean-ups or celebrating holidays with senior citizens, the group takes time to give back.

“It is a great way to know other moms with kids the same age as yours and as time goes by you build great, lasting relationships with those moms,” Kidd said.

The Richfield chapter is 40 members strong, meeting the fourth Monday of each month at 9 a.m., at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church, 5760 Portland Ave., Minneapolis.

“We are always open for moms to come and see what we are about,” Kidd said.

An application and a yearly due is all that is required to join; and because MOMS Club understands that choosing to stay home with the children can often be accompanied by considerable financial sacrifice, dues are only $25 per year.

Info: richfieldmoms.com.

Bandshell FROM PAGE 1 None of the benefits could be applied if the bandshell is not used, however. The growing Richfield Concerts in the Park, an official home for the Richfield Symphonic Band, school, church and other concerts, outdoor theater, weddings and graduations were all listed as potential uses.

The two potential locations presented on by Topitzhofer were at the site of the old Lyndale Garden Center and at Veterans Park, southeast of the ice arena.

Councilmember Fred Wroge said that in order for a bandshell to be successful in Richfield it would have to be in Veterans Park.

Councilmembers Sue Sandahl and Tom Fitzhenry agreed that Veterans Park was the better of the locations, with Sandahl stating, “Veterans Park is so well used.”

The aesthetics of the bandshell were also discussed; with the mention of a prefabricated

band shell should the financial end restrict the project.

A slide show of other metroarea bandshells, such as the structures in Maple Grove, near Lake Harriet and in Red Wing, gave the council an idea on what the project could look like.

All of the examples featured a three-way enclosed structure with glass backing to make the rear of the band shells see through.

The glass feature appealed to Mayor Debbie Goettel as well as the other council members.

A member of the Richfield Symphonic Band spoke to add incentive and perspective on a three-sided enclosure to allow for the sound to carry to the audience rather than disappear through any open space in the rear.

According to Topitzhofer, the band shell would have a 50 foot by 35 foot stage, just enough to seat a 50 member band, with a minimum of 300 audience seats.

The Community Services Committee will continue to investigate the possibility of the installation.

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“There is a need,” she said. “When we More than 5,000 children join Cub started exploring this, we realized there Scouts each year in the Northern Star were a lot of kids who would like to join Council, the division of the Boy Scouts the Boy Scouts and that serves the Twin weren’t.”

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Engler started the That means a lot of uniform drive four the familiar blue-shirt years ago after hearuniforms are needed ing about a similar to clothe all those program happening in green scouts. But not another part of the every scout’s family country. The Scouting can afford a uniform. for Uniforms camEnter Brooklyn paign has met with Park-based Pilgrim success.

Cleaners and its “It’s grown every fourth annual year,” she said.

Scouting for Uniforms The first year the campaign. drive collected 350 uniThe campaign, forms. The second which runs during the year it collected 560 month of July, seeks and last year it collectto collect donated unied 564. This year the forms from the public goal is to collect 750 for distribution to uniforms. scouts in need.

“I think that’s a Throughout the goal,” month of July all 25 A Cub Scout sports the blue uniform worn by reachable Pilgrim Cleaners first- through third-graders. This year’s Engler said. “We’re locations will have Scouting for Uniforms campaign is focusing on very fortunate here. bins to accept dona- collecting Cub Scout uniforms, but donations of We have a community tions of used scouting uniforms for any age from any era are welcome that’s very willing and uniforms.

Pilgrim at Pilgrim Cleaners locations. (Submitted photo) able to donate.”

Engler said last Cleaners will remove year one Pilgrim Cleaners location had a patches if necessary, clean the uniforms man bring in a whole box of uniforms he and pass them on to the Northern Star had been saving.

Council for distribution.

“I’m always overwhelmed to see how Scouting uniforms of all sizes and from wonderfully and eagerly the community all eras are needed, but this year the speresponds to these drives,” she said. cial focus is on Cub Scout uniforms.

Engler said people who don’t have used Kent York of the Northern Star Council uniforms but still want to help can donate says this year’s drive is focusing on Cub funds to the Northern Star Council to buy Scout uniforms because Cub Scouts is the new uniforms. entry point into the scouting program, and During July, uniforms can be dropped the Northern Star Council doesn’t want off at all 25 Pilgrim Cleaners locations 7 potential scouts not to join because they a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and can’t afford a uniform.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The nearest locaIn addition, boys in the Cub Scout age tion can be found at group (first- through third-grade) tend to pilgrimdrycleaners.com. grow quickly and often need a different Uniforms can also be dropped off at the size uniform each year. That may be the Golden Valley Scout Service Center, 5300 reason why Cub Scout uniforms have run Glenwood Ave. or the St. Paul Scout out most quickly during past distribuService Center, 393 Marshall Ave. 8 a.m. to tions.

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Uniform donations are especially Monetary contributions should be sent important during these tough economic to Northern Star Council BSA, Attn: Kent times. York said that in 2009 an independYork, 5300 Glenwood Ave., Golden Valley, ent research group determined that about MN 55422.

5,000 youth in Boy Scouts in the Twin Info: ScoutingGoodForLife.org or 763Cities received free and reduced lunch at 231-7201 (Northern Star Council). school. That indicated a high level of need.

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Richfield City Council mulls change in waste container storage guidelines

BY BOB RINGER • SUN NEWSPAPERS INTERN Richfield residents may have to rethink how they store their garbage, refuse and recyclable containers, depending on the fate of a potential amendment to the city code.

The Richfield City Council conducted a first reading on June 28 of an ordinance that would require waste containers to be stored within an enclosed structure or screened from public view between weekly collections.

The amendment, which is scheduled for a second reading July 26, would require residents to ensure their waste containers cannot be seen from the street.

Materials used to screen waste containers may consist of a wall, fence, evergreen plantings or other screening material of at least 50 percent opacity.

Enclosures or screens must comply with all city codes regarding to setback and height requirements.

‘Change affects people in many ways, but if you really care what the city looks like, people will comply.’

The potential amendment is a result of the work of the citizen-based Property Excellence Task Force, a group established by the city council in 2009 to recommend changes to ordinances and polices with the goal of improving the livability and property values in the community.

The city council instructed staff to bring a draft ordinance addressing the issue of waste container storage earlier this summer.

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Councilmember Fred Wroge voiced his opinion, arguing in favor of the amendment.

“Change affects people in many ways,” Wroge said, “but if you really care what the city looks like, people will comply.”

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OPINION Thursday, July 7, 2011

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Governor, legislature get a big red “F” So let’s say you blow a fuse in your brain and you’re rushed to the hospital. When you get there, the doctor informs you he can’t operate today.

He had a dispute with his wife over breakfast. When he arrived at the hospital, he had a dispute with chief of staff. There was no way to resolve the disputes so sorry, you have to die.

That might be a bit over-dramatizing what a state government shutdown is all about, but you get the idea.

The Minnesota Legislature and Gov. Mark Dayton refused to operate and we – all of us reading this who helped elect them and who pay their salaries – are the losers.

If you have someone who refuses to do his or her job like the physician referenced above, the answer is simple. “You’re fired,” to quote Donald Trump.

Unfortunately, we have to wait

PAUL WAHL Senior Managing Editor Sun Newspapers until the next election cycle to “fire” any of our politicians. And voters have notoriously short memories.

My best guess is this shutdown won’t even be a topic during the upcoming campaigns.

Any elected official on either side of this issue who believes the people of Minnesota are going to buy either argument for failing to avoid a state shutdown may be wearing some hefty rose-colored glasses.

Conservative, moderate or liberal, Minnesotans understand what it means to “do good work,” as Garrison Keillor is fond of saying. What happened July 1, 2011, does not represent “good work”

on the part of anyone.

They didn’t “get-er-done,” as Larry the Cable Guy would say.

Perhaps Minnesota’s politicians need to take a page from the old NASA handbook. “Failure is not an option.”

You remember those days, no doubt, when all of us had differences of opinions but compromised to accomplish the goal. But when it meant saving the lives of three astronauts, no one at NASA was willing to give up and shut down operations in Houston.

The best face that can be put on the entire injustice is that cooler heads will prevail over the long holiday weekend and an agreement can be reached Tuesday.

This is being written Friday morning to accommodate short holiday print deadlines here at the newspaper.

What happens once the lights are turned back on is up to us as taxpayers and voters. If “crisis

management” is your preferred form of governance, then you should fold your hands over your chest and laugh heartily at everyone who was harmed in the process.

If your sense of fair-play and propriety has been breached, the ball is now in your court. You can yawn and walk away … politics as usual … or you can stand up and let your thoughts be known.

Whatever side of the political aisle you are on, the sad fact remains that the legislature and the governor were given a job to do and they failed to do it.

The patient died.

Most of us were prepared to live with whatever was decided, but to simply not decide is unacceptable.

As a taxpayer and their employer, clearly the governor and legislature have earned a “fails to meet minimum expectations” rating.

Across state lines: When sports meet life

BY MATTHEW HANKEY SUN NEWSPAPERS Moving across state lines is a complicated endeavor. When sports allegiances are brought into the equation, it makes for a complete mess.

I moved from Eau Claire, Wis. to the Twin Cities metro area three years ago. I was never more aware of this than on a recent trip to Milwaukee to take in a Minnesota Twins-Milwaukee Brewers game with my wife, sister and her husband.

I have been a Green Bay Packers fan since age seven, but never bothered to hop on the Brewers bandwagon. Born in Ohio, I was a Cincinnati Reds fan, but renounced all baseball ties after the strike in the mid1990s. In 2008, the Brewers made the playoffs for the first time since I was born. My faith was

renewed, and I followed every game that season with a bandwagon fervor that Minnesota sports fan can appreciate.

In the few years following, I have followed the Brewers while at the same time rooting for the Twins. I warmed up to the Twinkies because of their lowkey but talented clubhouse, and I could justify rooting for them since their rivalry with the Brewers had largely become defunct save for two annual interleague series.

My sports allegiances were put to the ultimate test when these two teams faced off on a recent Saturday night in Milwaukee. Going into the game, the allegiances of my wife, sister and her husband were set in stone. My wife is a diehard Twins fan and life-long Minnesota resident, and my sister and her husband are casual sports fans and

default Brewers fans by location.

It was up to me. Do I root for the Brewers and alienate my wife, or root for the Twins and turn my back on my home state?

I made my decision and let’s just say I’m still married, even if it killed a little part of my soul.

Unfortunately, at least that night, I made the wrong decision.

The Brewers crushed the Twins 11-1 in Game 2 of a series the Brew Crew ended up sweeping.

Each time the Brewers scored a run, the fans at Miller Park stood up and roared. I remained seated, slightly deflated, but secretly gloating in the Brewers success that day.

No matter your team affiliation, it was easy to see that on that day, the Milwaukee Brewers were the better team. Had the Twins not had half their roster on the disabled list, the outcome could have been much different.

In any case, I am over the crushing defeat, and look forward to rooting for both teams the rest of the season.

That said, my love of baseball will never be as strong as when I rooted for the Reds in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Football has permanently replaced it in my heart. Even though I was embarrassed with my decision two weekends ago, I can rest easy knowing that the Green Bay Packers are the NFL Super Bowl Champions.

CORRECTION A cutline on the front page of the June 30 edition of the Richfield Sun-Current misidentified Chief Arvol Looking Horse and other leaders of indiginous groups attending World Peace and Prayer Day 2011 in Mendota.

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Saluting the Richfield Fourth of July Committee!

Congratulations on your success with the 32nd annual parade and weeklong festivities.

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• 1971 – 6:30 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, July 23, Crowne Plaza Hotel,

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• 1981 – 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Aug. 13, Embassy Suites airport location.

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• 1991 – 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6, Richfield American Legion, 6501 Portland Ave S. Info: richfield1991.com.

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BY BILLIE JO RASSAT • SUN NEWSPAPERS Richfield’s Blessed Trinity Catholic School is under new management as Patrick O’Keefe has taken over the reins as principal.

O’Keefe will be replacing Sue Kerr, who has accepted the principal position at Carondelet Catholic School in Minneapolis.

Prior to his new position, O’Keefe has spent the last six years as an educator and assistant principal at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School in McAllen, Texas.

“I have missed far too many Twins’ games,” he said.

After O’Keefe’s family grew by one with the birth of his son Liam, he and his wife decided they would like to be closer to family in Minnesota, O’Keefe said.

“I had been looking in the Twin Cities for job opportunities in Catholic schools, when I saw the position opening at Blessed Trinity, I engaged the situation immediately,” O’Keefe said.

O’Keefe was the unanimous choice of the search committee, which was comprised of members from the school board, corporate board, faculty and all three parish priests, according to the Rev. Tony VanderLoop, canonical administrator at Blessed Trinity.

“They liked what I had to say, and I liked what they had to say about their passion for their school and of Catholic education,” O’Keefe said.

A Catholic education is different, it is bigger than just developing the academics; a Catholic education develops the whole person, said O’Keefe.

“My Catholic education has been an important part of forming me as a person,” he said.

O’Keefe grew up attending Saint Pascal Baylon School on the east side of Saint Paul.

After graduating in 2001 from DeLaSalle High School in Minneapolis, O’Keefe completed his undergraduate studies and Master of Education degree at the University of Notre Dame in the Alliance for Catholic Education program.

With family ties in Richfield, O’Keefe’s childhood has many fond memories of the area.

“I grew up attending the Richfield Fourth of July Parade every year,” O’Keefe said.

O’Keefe’s contract began July 1.

“I am thrilled to come back home and looking forward to continuing the great work Sue [Kerr] has been doing,” O’Keefe said.

Kerr has been the principal for three years and was the assistant principal for one year before that. She has been a Catholic educator for 20 years before becoming assistant principal.

“Thank you so much for allowing me into your lives and for sharing with me the responsibility of educating our school children in the traditions of our faith. I love working with such involved parents and parishioners who are willing to help out and share themselves for the benefit of our school and our children,” Kerr said as words of farewell.

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Police Reports For the week of June 19-26, the Richfield Police Department answered the following calls: June 19 — An officer responded to T&T Automotive, 601 66th St. E., on a reported theft from a vehicle. The victim stated that an unknown person removed the aluminum tow dollies, valued at $1,500, from the back of the tow truck while it was parked at the location. The victim also stated that a gray jump pack, valued at $200 and a red floor jack, valued at $25, were stolen from an unlocked compartment on the tow truck.

The police were dispatched to Davanni’s, 6345 Penn Ave. S., on report of a hit-and-run accident. The victim stated he parked his vehicle in the parking lot and went into the restaurant. When he came back outside, the victim found a dent in the right rear door of his vehicle. The victim is unsure if another vehicle hit his car.

The value of the damage is $300.

June 20 — The police took a report that two unknown suspects entered

the Subway restaurant, 10 66th St. E., used proper codes to gain access to the safe and stole $600. The suspects were not located.

An officer was dispatched to a report of financial transaction card fraud on the 7300 block of Harriet Avenue South. The victim stated that last week he was checking his TCF bank transactions and observed his balance was too low and that there were two transactions he had not authorized or made. The first one was at Coach.com for $220.68, and the second was at Tommy.com for $182.13.

Victim does not know where his card could have been compromised, but he has cancelled it. The victim has contacted Coach.com. They would not release information on the transaction, but did tell him the items were shipped to an address in Colorado.

There are no suspects.

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Police FROM PREVIOUS PAGE unknown suspect in Richfield. The check mailed was valued at $3,000 drawn from the victim’s Wells Fargo bank account to purchase eight bottles of high-end collectable wine. The victim said that he saw the ad on May 24, and responded. He sent the check by FedEx through his FedEx account that was traceable along with instructions and UPS labels for the returning wine.

The UPS account allowed the victim to be able to track the use of the labels and the package. As of June 6, the wine had not been delivered and shipment tracking indicated no shipment of the purchase. The victim’s bank said the check had been cashed immediately upon receipt at the Wells Fargo bank in Richfield. An investigation is under way. A suspect has been identified, but not yet contacted at this time.

The police responded to SuperAmerica, 2913 W. 66th St. W., for a gas drive-off. The manager stated that gas that was taken was valued at $43.73. The vehicle was a silver Pontiac Grand Prix. The suspect has committed two other gas drive-offs worth

$47.50 and $33.47 prior to this one. The suspect is a young black female. The manager has provided video and wishes to prosecute.

June 22 — An officer was dispatched to the 7100 block of Irving Avenue South on a damage to property call. The homeowner showed the officer several areas on his front picture window and fascia where unknown person(s) had struck his home with eggs sometime the previous evening.

The victim said that there did not seem to be any damage, however he is concerned because last Monday evening someone came to his back door and rang his doorbell. The victim said he responded to the door, turned the lights on, but no one was there.

The victim wants to make sure his home is not being cased.

The police responded to the 300 block of 78th Street East, where three juvenile males were taking items from a parked vehicle. One of the juveniles was caught on a bike that was reported stolen and a citation was issued.

June 23 — An officer stopped a vehicle on 78th Street and Portland Avenue. The driver had a cancelled license and was cited for speeding and possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle.

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June 24 — Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of East 78th Street on a report of intoxicated juveniles. Five juveniles were cited for underage consumption and released to their parents.

An officer responded to SuperAmerica, 7720 Nicollet Ave. S., on a report of vehicle tampering. A witness observed the suspect attempting to enter numerous vehicles in eth parking lot. Contact was made with the suspect, who was later arrested by the Bloomington police for felony fraud.

June 25 — An officer was dispatched to the 7500 block of Clinton Avenue South on a report of damage to property. The victim stated that on June 24, she had a new driveway installed. The cement worker roped off the work site with visible yellow tape when the job was finished and left. The victim stated she in the backyard and when she went around to the front she immediately noticed tire track prints running up and down the driveway. By the look of the prints it appears to be a child’s bike and does appear to be

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deliberate since there was yellow tape around the drive way. The victim does not know who did it, but believes it was a neighborhood child. The victim’s primary concern is that she just spent $8,000 for the driveway and she now has permanent tire prints, which the cement crew told her there is nothing they can do about it. The officer advised the victim to call him and they would investigate if she saw children riding bikes with similar tires.

An officer was dispatched to 66th Street West and Emerson Avenue South regarding a male unresponsive in a vehicle. The male was later determined to be under the influence and was taken to the hospital. Formal charges are pending.

June 26 — An officer took a report of a vehicle theft in the ally on 2500 block of 66th Street West. The victim stated that when he came out of his house in the morning he saw that his passenger window has been broken out and his truck was popped open.

The items taken were a $200 Garmin GPS, a $350 CD player, a $60 pair of Adidas shoes and a $1,500 Apple laptop. There were other break-ins in the area. The perpetrators appear to be on foot and were hitting the area from 66th Street to 69th Street from Russell Avenue to Upton Avenue.

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Collegiate newspaper abandons print edition Normandale Community College’s Lions’ Roar moves to online format

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As far as funerals go, there wasn’t much sadness.

The Normandale Community College newspaper, Lions’ Roar, published its last edition in April. The paper, which dates back more than four decades, was published once every three weeks, featuring many of the traditional articles and features common to collegiate newspapers.

But like major daily and community weekly newspapers around the country, the leadership of Lions’ Roar has stopped the presses.

The student media, however, isn’t going away. Since 2004 the college’s newspaper staff has had an online presence in addition to its traditional newspaper.

There were several reasons why it made

sense to shift the focus to the online content and away from the print product, according to faculty advisor Mark Plenke.

“This is a generation of people wedded to their iPhones,” Plenke said. Whether it be through a mobile device or a traditional computer, the Lions’ Roar website garners more than 1,000 unique visitors per month, he said. Conversely the newspaper staff is recycling a greater percentage of the 2,000 papers printed every three weeks, he explained.

With the shift to an online format the Lions’ Roar staff will function more like a daily newspaper staff, according to Plenke.

Without collegiate sports to cover each week and little opportunity to cover breaking news for its print product, Lions’ Roar has operated more like a magazine, Plenke explained. Students have compensated by exploring perspectives about what happens on campus, but the end of the print product will bring a change in emphasis.

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It was a change that wasn’t possible without discontinuing the print product, he noted. Providing daily content online in addition to articles for the print edition was more work than the Lions’ Roar staff could handle. “It’s twice as much work, or more,” he said. Most agreed, “This is the right time to do this.”

Discontinuing the print edition was not an economic decision. Sure, students were picking up the newspaper with less frequency, but the Lions’ Roar staff has an advantage over its commercial counterparts, it is the beneficiary of student fees to fund its staffing and daily operations.

Advertising sold within the paper was comparable to the cost of printing it, so the news gathering functions shouldn’t be affected by the loss of print advertising revenue, Plenke explained.

The challenges of overseeing a digital news staff will be similar, however, to the challenges of the past several years.

Plenke – a communications department instructor – has been the Lions’ Roar advisor since 2003. Unlike four-year campuses where newspaper staffs are comprised largely of journalism department students, the Lions’ Roar staff is comprised of students who may have taken communications classes at the college, but haven’t had the benefit of two or three years of rigorous journalism instruction. “These are students who have not made up their mind about what their careers are going to be, for the most part,” he said.

In addition to teaching students how to construct a news article rather than an essay, there’s an annual turnover rate of about 90 percent, sometimes as high as 75 percent between semesters, he said.

Some students do move on to a fouryear school and pursue a journalism degree as a result of their Normandale experience, Plenke noted.

The college will be introducing five new digital media courses next year, so the conversion of the paper goes hand-inhand with that, Plenke explained.

As they think about media careers, “this will be a better training ground for students,” Plenke said.

The Lions’ Roar website is lionsroar.info.

Edina representative to appear on ‘Roundtable’ House District 41A Rep. Keith Downey (R-Edina) will appear on “Republican Roundtable” in July.

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Kailey Nelson of Richfield received a Bachelor of Arts degree in biochemistry/molecular biology from Bethel University. She is the daughter of Neil and Leslie Nelson from Richfield.

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Former Toro engineer honored for inventiveness

BY ROXI REJALI • CONTRIBUTING WRITER In Dick Thorud’s world of ideas, there’s always a better way.

During his 34 years as a design and research engineer for the Toro Company, building a better lawn mower or snow thrower was his goal.

Creative problem-solving was his method. “I didn’t know that they would work,� said Thorud of his inventions. “That’s the excitement of the whole thing, that sometimes you can come up with great ideas. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don’t.�

Thorud was a prolific inventor, earning 78 U.S. and international patents, said Larry Buckley, division counsel for Toro. Many of Thorud’s innovations are still used in Toro products and they played an important part in the company’s success in the residential lawn mower and snow thrower markets, Buckley said. Last year, the Bloomington-based company reported $1.7 billion in sales.

In recognition of his accomplishments, Thorud was inducted into the Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame in

Dick Thorud of Bloomington displays the award he received when he was inducted into the Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame in June. He earned 78 patents for lawn mower and snow blower products during his 34-year career at the Toro Company. (Photo by Roxi Rejali • Contributing writer) June.

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Thorud drew on his art training to fuel his creativity. As a student at South High School and Augsburg College in Minneapolis, he took courses in art as well as advanced math and science, and later earned a fine arts undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota. “I had dual interests. I liked the creative freedom you had in art and I also liked the discipline that came in mathematics and sciences,� said Thorud, 77.

Although Thorud didn’t have an engineering degree, his curiosity and enthusiasm for learning spurred him to take short courses at area colleges in fields like hydraulics, plastics and internal combustion engines.

Art was a key to his success. He created concept sketches and built miniature clay models in his office, effective tools to persuade co-workers and bosses that his concepts would work in the real world. He created a cartoon strip modeled after the “Calvin and Hobbes� comic series to explain the then-novel concept of mulching. “I was able to visualize things in my mind and see them working,� he said. “You have an affinity for spatial relationships.�

That talent set Thorud apart from other engineers or technicians, said Buckley, a former Toro patent attorney. “He just had this kind of artistic flair about inventing,� Buckley said. “He worked at that interface between technology and the arts.�

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CALENDAR Thursday, July 7, 2011

The Sun-Current Calendar highlights a variety of community events each week. It does not include all community events, meetings or concerts taking place on any given day. Please visit www.minnlocal.com to post your listing to our comprehensive online community calendar. To submit a news brief for consideration, mail it to 33 Second St. N.E., Osseo, MN 55369, fax it to 763-424-7388 or e-mail it to suncurrentcentral@acnpapers.com. The newspaper will not accept submissions over the phone.

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EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY – JULY 8 THROUGH JULY 14 FRIDAY

SATURDAY

8 FARMERS MARKET When: 2-6 p.m.

Where: Assumption Church Parking Lot, 305 E. 77th St., Richfield Info: 612-861-9385 GAME ON! GAMING FRIDAYS When: 3-5 p.m.

Where: Hennepin County Library at North Regional Library, 1315 Lowry Ave. N., Minneapolis Info: 612-543-8450

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RICHFIELD FARMERS MARKET When: 7 a.m. to noon Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 64th Ave. and Portland Ave., Richfield Info: xr.com/farmers

CONVERSATION CIRCLES When: 1-3 p.m.

Where: Hennepin County Library at East Lake Library, 2727 E. Lake St., Minneapolis Info: 612-543-8425

DAKOTA WILD ANIMALS When: 1 p.m.

Where: Hennepin County Library at Webber Park, 4310 Webber Pkwy., Minneapolis Info: 612-543-6750

FIRST JOHN PHILIP SOUSA MEMORIAL BAND When: 7 p.m.

Where: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina Info: xr.com/epc

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STORY THEATER When: 1-3 p.m.

Where: Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave., Richfield Info: 612-861-9385

MRS. CATHERINE & FRIENDS When: Noon Where: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina Info: xr.com/epc

CUENTOS Y CANCIONES/WORLD LANGUAGE STORYTIME: SPANISH When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Hennepin County Library at Augsburg Park, 7100 Nicollet Ave., Richfield Info: 612-543-6200

SCRABBLE PLAY When: 1-4 p.m.

Where: Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave., Richfield Info: 612-861-9385

13 ART-VENTUROUS HARRY POTTER When: 1-2 p.m.

Where: Hennepin County Library at Augsburg Park, 7100 Nicollet Ave., Richfield Info: 612-543-6200 JAZZ ON THE PRAIRIE When: 7 p.m.

Where: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina Info: xr.com/epc

THURSDAY

14 READ THE BOOK, SEE THE MOVIE FOR TEENS: “HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHY HALLOWS” When: 1 p.m.

Where: Hennepin County Library at Augsburg Park, 7100 Nicollet Ave., Richfield Info: 612-543-6200 CONCERT IN THE PARK: STICKS & TONES When: 7 p.m.

Where: Augsburg Park, 7100 Nicollet Ave., Richfield Info: 612-861-9395

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ENGAGEMENT

PETER - BLENDERMANN Tom & Mary Peter of Bloomington, MN joyfully announce the engagement

and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Pamela Peter to Kevin Blendermann, the son of Chris and Stephanie Blendermann of Burnsville, MN. Pamela is a 2004 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Bloomington and received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of North Dakota this past May. She is employed by Courage Center in Golden Valley as a Physical Therapist.

Kevin is a 2004 graduate of Lakeville High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Commercial Aviation in 2008 from the University of North Dakota. He is employed as a commercial airline pilot with Air Wisconsin.

A July 2011 wedding is planned in Edina, MN. Pam and Kevin will make their home in Minnetonka, MN.

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THURSDAYS 5:00 PM Charles & Shirley Supplee Charles and Shirley Supplee residents of Bloomington, MN Celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary on July 6th. They were married in 1946 and they have three children, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

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Pax Christi Catholic Community 12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie Father Patrick Kennedy, Pastor

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Weekend Masses Saturday Sunday

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

Weekday Masses Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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

All are Welcome!

Richfield United Methodist Church 9:00 Sanctuary Worship 10:30 Living Waters Progressive Christian Worship

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

Pastors: Elizabeth Macaulay, Max Richter, Phillip Nguyen

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St. Mark’s

8630 Xerxes Ave. So. Bloomington, MN

Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

www.stalbansedina.org Come Grow With Us In Christ

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

Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.

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

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

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

www.good.org CHECK us out on the WEB Events - Calendar - Sermons Worship 9:00 am in Amphitheater Worship 10:30 am Sanctuary - Education & Nursery Provided

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

8:00, 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00 am Paul M. Youngdahl, D.D. Senior Pastor

Pastors: Charles R. Carlson, Anne Hokenstad www.house-of-prayer.com P 7625 Chicago Ave. S., Richfield, MN 612-866-8471

ST. RICHARD’S Pastor Robert O. Hall

Sunday Worship 8:30 & 10:30 am Hymn Sing 9:55 am

Northern Winds Concert Monday, July 25 - 7 PM Vacation Bible School Pandamania August 8-12 5:30 - 8:30 PM

“SIMPLY SEEKING TO FOLLOW JESUS”

Lutheran Church

Summer Sunday Worship

Sunday Worship 9:30 AM Wed. Evening Service 6:30 PM

WEDNESDAY

Calvary

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

“Learn, Grow, Support”

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Catholic Church

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

Masses: Sat 5pm Sun 9 & 11am Wed 12:15pm Thurs/Fri 8am Morning Prayer with Communion: Mon & Tues 8am

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Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church

James & Knox Ave. So., P Minneapolis 612-926-7651 • www.mtolivet.org

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Bible Class 9:00 a.m.

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8000 Portland Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420 (952) 944-1425 Pastor Earnest Claiborn Worship Sunday ...... 12:30pm Classes Wednesday ... 7:00pm Worship Friday ......... 7:00pm watch our sermons online pottershouseofjc.org youtube.com/thephojc

Saturday Chapel Service at 5:00 p.m.

7314 Humboldt Avenue South Richfield, MN • 612-869-2677

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Potter’s House Of Jesus Christ

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

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Richfield Church of Christ

Learn about our Community Garden All are welcome.

Make us your home. www.stmarksuccmn.org

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St. Alban’s

8:00 a.m. On the Lawn 10:00 a.m. In the Church

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United Church of Christ Summer Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Summer Schedule Sunday Mornings

5835 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls 612-861-6086

Mount Olivet Lutheran Church 50th Street between

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Nursery Provided Pastors: Don Eslinger, Otis P. Borop

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CALVARY UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Reverend Thomas Andrews - Pastor

8800 Nicollet Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420

(952) 888-0215 SERVICE TIMES

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

THURSDAY 7:30 PM EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES

Hillcrest United Methodist Church

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 8600 E. Bush Lake Rd. Bloomington, MN 55438 www.peacebloomington.org

Pastor Mark Nelson 952-944-6510

9:30am Sunday Worship & Church School Nursery Available

Summer Sunday Worship 9:30 am

9100 Russell Ave. So. Bloomington, MN 55431

Nursery Provided

(952) 881-8601

(2 Blocks W. of Penn on 91st)

Nativity of Mary Catholic Church & School 9900 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington Church 952-881-8671 School 952-881-8160 www.nativitybloomington.org WEEKEND MASSES:

4:00 PM Saturday • 8:30 & 10:30 AM Sunday WEEKDAY LITURGY:

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Inventor FROM PAGE 14 soft-spoken and modest. ”I can’t recall him ever promoting himself,” Buckley said. “Dick was always promoting his inventions, which you kind of have to do when you’re in research and development.”

Many of Thorud’s innovations were commercial successes, but he’s proud-

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est of the ones that enhanced product safety or benefitted the environment.

In 1969, Thorud developed the “Guardian” line of mowers, which incorporated safety features designed to prevent foot injuries and damage caused by debris thrown out of the mower’s path. For the first time, rear safety shields and foot guards were added to the machines, and led to the development of new federal safety standards for the industry, he said.

The “Recycler” mulching system for lawn mowers was developed by 1988.

Before, grass clippings were collected in bags and hauled away to landfills, creating tons of waste. The new system chopped up the grass clippings into smaller pieces that could decompose and fertilize the lawn.

Since retiring, Thorud has had more time to spend with his wife Darlene, two adult children and five grandchildren. He’s also filling his time with creative projects, including a one-man show of his photographs scheduled for early 2012 at the Bloomington Art Center. He’s also written, illustrated

and self-published 10 books and is working on a 500-page book about creativity.

Creativity has always played an important role in Thorud’s life, whether it involved inventing new technology or more artistic projects.

“The creative portion of the work is the same, whether you’re writing a book or writing an article or creating a photograph or a piece of sculpture,” he said. “It really doesn’t matter, because the creative part is always the same.”

LEGAL NOTICES Probate Notice

Certificate of Assumed Name

(Official Publication) STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF HENNEPIN Fourth Judicial District PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 27-PA-PR-11-714 Estate of Donna T. Farrell,

(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: Jericho Road Ministries State the address of the principal place of business.

1628 E. 33rd St., Minneapolis, MN 55407 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name.

Bethlehem Urban Initiatives, 720 13th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55415 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.

Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s will dated 26 April 1996, (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Michael W. Farrell, whose address is 8024 Cheyenne Avenue, Chanhassen, MN 55317, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat.

524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the probate of the will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: June 20, 2011 Julie Peterson, Registrar Mark S. Thompson, Court Administrator Pro Se Mike Farrell 8024 Cheyenne Ave Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-934-0376 (June 30 & July 7, 2011) D2-DonnaFarrell

FILED: June 15, 2011 /s/ Scott Anderson, Executive Director (July 7 & 14, 2011) D2-Jericho

tions, and ordinances. References in this code to Minnesota Statutes are to Minnesota Statutes 200809, Minnesota Statutes, 200911 Supplement and Laws of Minnesota 200911, unless otherwise provided in this code. References in this code to rules and regulations of state agencies, codes, and ordinances of other municipalities are to those documents in effect on August 1, 2000911 unless otherwise provided in this code.

Section 2. This ordinance is effective in accordance with Section 3.09 of the Richfield City Charter.

Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 28th day of June, 2011.

Debbie Goettel, Mayor ATTEST: Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk (July 7, 2011) D2-Bill2011-15

City of Richfield (Official Publication) RESOLUTION NO. 10524 RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF BILL NO. 2011-16 WHEREAS, the City has adopted the above referenced ordinance; and WHEREAS, the verbatim text of the ordinance is cumbersome, and the expense of publication of the complete text is not justified; and WHEREAS, the following summary clearly informs the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield that the following summary is hereby approved for official publication: SUMMARY PUBLICATION BILL NO. 2011-16

City of Richfield (Official Publication) BILL NO. 2011-15 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 100.07 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Subsection 100.07 of the ordinance code of the City of Richfield entitled “Official statutes, codes, regulations, and ordinances” is hereby amended: 100.07. Official statutes, codes, regula-

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO PUBLIC NUISANCES CAUSED BY VACANT OR ABANDONED BUILDINGS AND PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO REGISTER, MONITOR, ABATE, ASSESS, AND CLOSE VACANT OR ABANDONED BUILDINGS IN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD On June 28, 2011, the Richfield City Council adopted an ordinance designated as Bill No. 2011-16, the title of which is stated above. This summary of the ordinance is published pursuant to Section 3.12 of the Richfield City Charter. The ordinance requires owners or responsible

parties of vacant buildings to register the buildings within 90 days after they become vacant. The owner or party must submit a plan for the management and maintenance of the vacant property, including a plan to return the property to occupancy or to demolish the building.

The ordinance provides for city inspection and abatement of nuisances at vacant properties, with recovery of abatement costs by levying an assessment against the vacant property. Copies of the ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk during normal business hours or upon request by calling 612-861-9738.

Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is directed to keep a copy of the ordinance in her office at City Hall for public inspection and to post a full copy of the ordinance in a public place in the City for a period of two weeks.

Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 28th day of June, 2011.

Debbie Goettel, Mayor ATTEST: Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk (July 7, 2011) D2-Bill2011-16

and after the date of this notice. Any person with residence in or the owner of taxable property in the City of Richfield may file a written complaint with the Board if the Board fails to comply with the Business Subsidy Act. No action may be filed against the Board for the failure to comply unless a written complaint is filed.

At the time and place fixed for the public hearing, the Board will give all persons who appear at the hearing an opportunity to express their views with respect to the proposal. In addition, interested persons may direct any questions or file written comments respecting the proposal with the Executive Director of the HRA, at or prior to said public hearing.

WHEN: Monday, July 18, 2011 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Richfield City Hall, Council Chambers 6700 Portland Avenue South QUESTIONS: Contact Karen Barton, Community Development Assistant Director, at 612/861-9760.

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

(July 7, 2011) D2-Cornerstone

City of Richfield (Official Publication) CITY OF RICHFIELD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE REGARDING: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota (the “HRA”), will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 18, 2011, at approximately 7:00 P.M. at the Richfield City Council Chambers in City Hall, 6700 Portland Avenue, Richfield, Minnesota, to consider a proposed business subsidy in an amount not to exceed $650,000 to be granted to The Cornerstone Group, Inc. (the “Developer”), under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 116J.993 through 116J.995 (the “Business Subsidy Act”).

The proposed business subsidy is a loan or grant in an amount not to exceed $650,000, which would assist the Developer with a portion of the costs of the acquisition and substantial rehabilitation of the Lyndale Garden Center.

A summary of the terms of the business subsidy is on file and available for inspection at the office of the Executive Director of the HRA at Richfield City Hall on

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PUBLISH YOUR LEGAL NOTICES IN THE SUN•CURRENT NEWSPAPER Published: Thursday Deadline: 2:00 p.m. Thursday for publication the following Thursday Submit Request to: sunlegals@acnpapers.com Please include instruction for publication (publication dates, etc.) along with an attachment of the legal notice to be published. (Word documents preferred).

Adolescence comes with a one-time window for building bones that will stay stronger into adulthood and beyond.

That’s why it’s so important for young teens to “build their bone banks” with weight-bearing exercise and a diet rich in calcium. At least three cups of low fat or fat free milk plus other calcium-rich foods each day is a good rule. If you have children 11–15, make sure they take advantage of this critical time frame. They won’t get a second chance to build strong bones. A public service message from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

For more information, visit orthoinfo.org and nichd.nih.gov/milk.

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Paul Franzmeier This 1978 graduate was recently inducted into the Richfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame at the Spartan Foundation awards banquet June 20 at Crystal Lake Golf Course in Lakeville. He was the Tom Spooner Memorial Award winner as a senior and earned all-conference and all-state football honors for the Spartans before playing at the University of North Dakota.

Richfield lineman competes for South All-Stars before heading to U of South Dakota

Tyler Klopp This member of the Richfield Reds American Legion baseball squad collected three hits and four RBI during his team’s 102 win over Farmington in the Grand Rapids tournament June 24.

BY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS

Sandy Belkengren This former Spartan head girls track, girls tennis and boys tennis coach was inducted into the Richfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame June 20. She was a pioneer in promoting girls sports in the Richfield school district.

Jordan Zoellmer This member of the Richfield Reds Legion baseball squad contributed four hits and scored two runs as his team defeated Marshall 12-2 in the Grand Rapids tourney.

Zak Beaudet This Richfield High School grad was named the Tom Spooner Memorial Award winner for 2011 as the Spartans’ most outstanding male athlete for the past school year. Beaudet was honored at the Spartan Foundation awards banquet June 20. He ranked fifth academically in his senior class and earned 11 letters in three sports.

Ann Mathews This 1996 graduate has been inducted into the Richfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Mathews was a three-sport athlete in tennis, hockey and softball for the Spartans.

(Editor’s note: Send nominations for Stars of the Week honors to sports editor Greg Kleven at gkleven@acnpapers.com. Youth, high school, college and adult recreational sports athletes will be considered.)

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BY THE NUMBERS Richfield Reds American Legion baseball team scored 50 runs in five games to post a 4-1 record while placing second in the Grand Rapids invitational tourney June 24-26. The Reds are 13-5 overall.

Above, the Olson football family clan poses for a photo during Minnesota High School All-Star Football Game media day festivities June 22 at TCF Bank Stadium. Richfield offensive lineman Nick Olson (center) was a member of the South All-Stars team and received encouragement from his dad Todd (Richfield football coach, athletic director) and grandfather Warren (former Brooklyn Center football coach). (Photo by John Sherman • Sun Newspapers) At right, Nick Olson (54) of the South All-Stars blocks a North defender during his team’s 17-7 loss in the Minnesota High School Football Game June 25.

Olson will play at the University of South Dakota this fall. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer)

Richfield’s Nick Olson got a taste of what college football training camp might be like when he joined the South squad for practices leading up to the 38th annual Minnesota High School All-Star Football Game June 25 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Olson, a 2011 Richfield High School graduate, represented the Spartans in the all-star game. The 6-foot-4, 260-pound Olson reported for the South All-Star team’s first practice June 19 at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter.

Olson, an offensive tackle, and his South teammates practiced twice a day until game day.

The South ended up losing 17-7 to the North All-Stars in the game featuring the top graduated high school senior football players in the state.

“It was a great experience practicing with and playing against so many good players,” said Olson. “South coach Dave Nelson taught me a lot of good offensive line techniques during the week.

“And it was great to meet so many cool guys at the all-star camp. I made several new friends. It was disappointing to lose the all-star game, but we were pretty competitive and trailed only 14-7 before the North kicked a field goal in the final two minutes.”

Olson was grateful for the support of his family and friends at the game. His dad Todd and his grandfather Warren were on OLSON: TO NEXT PAGE

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FROM PREVIOUS PAGE hand for the all-star game media day event June 22 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Todd is Richfield’s head football coach and athletic director. Warren coached football and taught at Brooklyn Center High School before retiring.

“Both my dad and grandfather have given me good advice,” said Nick.

“They simply told me to play hard and try my best.

“And that is what I plan to do in college this fall.”

Olson will attend the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. He reports for fall training camp Aug. 11 and should be in good shape for the rigorous college practice sessions.

“I’ve been lifting weights and working out regularly this summer,” said Olson. “Practicing for the all-star game and playing for the Richfield Reds American Legion baseball team is also keeping me in shape.

“I’m excited to attend college and play football. South Dakota’s coaches told me that I would probably be redshirted as a freshman.”

Olson played offensive tackle and defensive end at Richfield High and was also the team’s long snapper. He is uncertain what position he will end playing in college.

“The South Dakota coaches indicated they might try me at center,” said Olson. “I am willing to play anywhere.

Olson plans to major in education at USD.

Richfield Reds made a productive trek to northern Minnesota June 24-26.

The Reds American Legion baseball team came home with a runner-up trophy from the Grand Rapids invitational tournament.

Richfield won four straight games before losing 11-9 to North St. Paul in the title game.

“We attained double digits in hits during every tournament game,” said Reds coach Dave Boie. “All 16 of our players contributed hits and RBIs. “This Richfield team had the best five-game offensive stretch it has had for years.”

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Gopher Classic pairings One of the largest American Legion baseball tournaments in the country takes place this weekend. And the Richfield Reds will compete in this elite event.

The 2011 Jim Hanus Gopher Classic has expanded from 48 to 66 teams and from eight to 11 sites.

Pool play begins Friday, July 8, and the tournament’s championship rounds conclude Tuesday, July 12, at Minnetonka Veterans Field.

Eleven pool winners and five runner-up teams advance to the final rounds Monday and Tuesday.

Richfield Reds will enter pool play at North St. Paul Friday at 11:30 a.m. against Coon Rapids. The Reds play again that day at 2 p.m. against Albert Lea. On Saturday, Richfield meets Watertown (S.D.) at 11:30 a.m. The Reds play twice on Sunday, meeting West Fargo (N.D.) at 4:30 p.m. and North St. Paul at 7.

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Young pitching prospect Giants pitcher Matt Olive (left) earns a save by striking out the last two Oriole hitters during his team’s 3-1 win in Richfield Minors baseball league play last week. The Minors program is affiliated with the Richfield Baseball Inc. organization. (Photos by John Sherman • Sun Newspapers)

Reds are runner up in Grand Rapids baseball tourney

BY GREG KLEVEN SUN NEWSPAPERS

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Richfield opened the tourney with a 10-2 triumph over Farmington. Winning pitcher Corey Fitzgerald threw a complete game allowing three hits and striking out seven in seven innings.

Tyler Klopp contributed three hits and four RBI. Dan Beyel came through with two hits and four RBI. Tyler Jegtvig and Derek Pederson provided two RBI each. Cam Dearing scored three runs.

Richfield defeated Marshall 12-2 in the second round.

Starting pitcher Andy Petersen was the winner and reliever Andre Hill threw a scoreless inning.

Again, the Reds had contri-

butions from many batsmen.

Klopp had two hits, one RBI and three runs scored.

Jordan Zoellmer connected for four hits and scored twice.

Jegtvig collected two hits and two RBI. Raheim Hampton had three hits and two RBI. Ryder Klopp and Dearing chipped in with two hits apiece.

In third-round action, Richfield beat North St. Paul 119 in nine innings. Zoellmer was the winning pitcher.

The Reds rallied with three runs in the seventh inning to tie the game at 5-5. Peterson singled and scored on Dearing’s double.

Hampton singled in another run and Jegtvig doubled in the

third run.

Richfield Reds scored six runs in the ninth. Ryder Klopp’s single drove in three runs. Joe Griffin provided the go-ahead RBI single.

Peterson also had a two-run double. Ryder Klopp finished with three hits and six RBI. In the championship round, Richfield beat Northfield 8-6 as Pederson was the winning pitcher. Fitzgerald was credited with a save.

Zoellmer had three hits and four RBI. Jegtvig added three hits to the winning cause.

North St. Paul edged Richfield 11-9 in the championship game. The Reds, 13-5 overall, left the tying runs on base.

Chester Bird’s American Legion team featuring Benilde-St. Margaret’s players will host pool play at the St. Louis Park-based private school.

On Friday, Chester Bird meets Alexandria at 3:30 p.m. and follows with a 6 p.m. contest against Woodbury.

Chester Bird faces West Warwick (R.I.) at 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sioux Falls East (S.D.) at 6 p.m. The Birds play Rochester Redhawks at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Junior golf tourney finals This week’s W. Duncan MacMillan Classic at Rush Creek Golf Club in Maple Grove is hosting some of the top junior boys and girls golfers in the world.

The 54-hole tournament began July 4 and wraps up Thursday, July 7. Ninety-six players were entered, including 30 Minnesotans along with players representing 16 states and three foreign countries (Brazil, Ecuador and Thailand).

Anna Laorr of Eden Prairie is making her third appearance in the tournament and was a top-10 finisher the previous year. She is the state high school Class 2A individual champion from Breck School. Her twin brother Eric is also playing in the event, sponsored by the American Junior Golf Association.

Final-round tee times are 7 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.

Other Eden Prairie entrants are Austin Wilson and Nate Williams.

– COMPILED BY GREG KLEVEN

www.minnlocal.com – Thursday, July 7, 2011 – Richfield Sun-Current

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

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

Ads may be placed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

DEADLINE: Mondays at 3:00 pm* * Earlier on holiday weeks

GARAGE$42 SALES Package

$40 Package

952-392-6888

• 3 line ad • 2 week run • FREE Garage Sale Kit* • Metro Wide Coverage – 318,554 homes

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

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

1505

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

price must be in ad, you must call every fourth week to renew.

Private party ads only.

• Includes mnsun.com website • Maximum of 13 weeks

FREE CLASSIFIEDS: One Item for Sale, $100 or Less. Mail or FAX in only Tues. - Thurs.

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

Social Clubs & Events

2040

Professional Services

HOW TO PAY

Blacktop & Sealcoating

H & H Blacktopping

612-861-6009

Mickelson's Asphalt

Driveways Repairs & Sealcoating. 952-890-9461

TheysonConstruction.com

Selling or Buying Gold & Silver

Paving & Sealcoating

Driveways or Parking lots.

Licensed / Bonded / Insured www.alpineasphalt.com 612-706-8018 Free Ests Radloff & Weber Blacktop, Inc. Driveways & Parking Lots Free Estimates 952-447-5733

The Asphalt Company Sealcoating & Asphalt Repair

Business Services

Resid/Comm Paving, Crack Fill, Patching, Excavation.

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Blacktop & Sealcoating

2050

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Asphalt/Sealcoating/Concrete Driveways. Call 952-451-3792

30+ Years Experience Asphalt Paving & Sealcoat Quality Work W/Warranty

LSC Constuction Svcs, Inc 952-890-2403 / 612-363-2218

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2040

Blacktop & Sealcoating

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• Commercial • Residential • Industrial

Repair • Resurface • Replacement Serving the Entire Metro Area

Residential • Commercial

200 OFF

$

Any job over 2000 $

100 OFF

$

Any job over $1000 Present coupon after you receive your bid.

Not valid with any other offer or discount.

Family Owned & Operated for Over 40 Years All Work Guaranteed*

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

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FREE ESTIMATES Insured, Bonded & Licensed No. 20011251

2050

Building & Remodeling

danielsonhomeservices.com

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2070

Cabinetry & Counters

Cabinet Refinishing Like New! Reasonable $$ Hinge Work & Painting.

Expert/23Yrs 952-451-1600

KITCHEN RENAISSANCE

CAPSTONE BROS.

Refacing, new cabs/counters

CAPSTONE BROS. CONTRACTING, INC

• Roofing • Siding •INC Windows CONTRACTING,

952-882-8888

Call today for your FREE Inspection!

Family Owned & Operated

www.capstonebros.com Lic. #20609967

25+ Yrs Exp. Owner/Oper

763-586-0701

kitchenrenaissance.com

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

1000-1090 1500-1590 2000-2700 2700-2760 3700-3840 3900-3990 4000-4600 9000-9450 5000-6500 7000-8499 9500-9900

SERVICES & POLICIES

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

WANTED

2040

MERCHANDISE MOVER

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

10917 Valley View Road 952-392-6888

US Coins, Currency Proofs , Mint Sets, Collections, Gold, Estates & Jewelery Will Travel. 26 yrs exp Cash! Dick 612-986-2566

2000

$50

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

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

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

13 WEEK RUN!

$44

EDEN PRAIRIE

Bloomington Eagles #3208 Rooms available For Meetings, Parties, Banquets.

We also invite non-profit groups to use our meeting rooms free of charge.

Now offering internet access.

Please call 952-854-3044

1500

INDEX

TRANSPORTATION

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

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

LOCATION

1090

BUSINESS SERVICES

952-392-6888

TO PLACE YOUR AD

BY PHONE:

BY FAX:

BY MAIL:

•

Carpet & Vinyl

2090

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

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

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952-898-4444

2100

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• Wall Repairs • Pavers • Stamped • Colored • Exposed • Decorative • Corefills • Aprons

(952) 431- 9970

The The Original Original

QUALITY SERVICE • Since • 1949

952-854-0630 • 612-824-8135 www.gjgardnercrete.com

17+ Years Exp Zick’s Concrete Solutions, L.L.C. The Origina The I know your The Todd Zick Origina Origina (41yr Blmgtn Resident)

952-465-2227

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• •

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

61

(MN# 20215366) •

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

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21

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2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

2130

Decks

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Call 651-246-7662

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2140

Doors & Windows

A.L.J. 612-986-3476

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952-473-5291 or 920-2395 Cell 612-207-6704

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763-229-4508

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ANY CONCRETE

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952-445-6604

BRICK MEDIC

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Warm Front Windows

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Dale 952-831-6452

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John 952-882-0775

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2110

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Fencing

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2230

Flooring & Tile

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Call 952-451-1037

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Call 952-440-WOOD (9663)

Curt's Hardwood Floors Refinishing & Installation

2170

Drywall

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Alliance Drywall

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Dan 651-235-7997

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

Popcorn Texture Removal

Andy's Drywall Service Free Est. 612-414-7858

2180

30 Yrs Exp. 612-242-6515 Desperately Need Work!

Electric Repairs

612-501-1093

WHY PAY MORE? Call Signature Electric

Service Upgrades, Misc Specializing in brick, Stone / Wiring, Remodeling & More!

Chimney restore. 20 yrs. Ins Owner/Oper Lic/Bonded/Ins 952-237-5851 CONCRETE & MASONARY

2210

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

Licensed – Bonded – Insured

ABLE TO WIRE NOW Kevter Construction Nick 952-201-6956

Ceramic & Marble

Free Estimates. 40 Yrs Exp. Call Art 612-695-1348

Escobar Hardwood Floors & Ceramic Tile Work, llc We offer professional services for your wood floors!

Installs/Repair Sand/Refinish Free Ests Ins'd Mbr: BBB Professional w/10 yrs exp.

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

2250

Furniture Repair

REPAIRS DONE IN HOME 35 Yrs Exp. Wood, Upholstery& Recliner.

10Yr guar. on re-gluing Free Est. Pick up & Delivery Jay 952-935-3349

Having a Garage Sale?

Advertise your sale in Sun•Classifieds

952-392-6888

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community Garage Door

2260

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS

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

651-457-7776 Gutters

2270

No Job Too Small!!

Bonded Insured Free Ests Resid, Comm & Service.

Old/New Const, Remodels Serv Upgrades. Lic#CA06197 Lew Electric: Resid & Comm.

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Free Ests. Bonded/Insured Lic#CA05011 612-801-5364

TEAM ELECTRIC

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

2265

Garage Builders

Handyperson

763-546-PANE (7263)

GUTTER-WINDOW

Cleaning Since 1990 Cover's & Screening Jim@JimPane.com

A.L.J. 20+ yrs 612-986-3476 Gutters Cleaning Siding Leaf Covers New Install Roofing Doors Windows Lic #20631172 Free Est. Locally Owned & Operated

CLEANING & REPAIRS Serving Area for 26 Years Jim 952-933-8005

2280

Hauling

**First

Impressions **

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

612-598-2276 6-30 Yard Dumpsters Bobcat Work & Black Dirt.

Call Scott 952-890-9461

Low Budget Hauling Appliance Pickup/Disposal Sr. Disc.

612-207-8885

25+ Years Handyman Work REMODELING & REPAIRS Basement Finish Work Free Estimates

HAULING

No job too small!!

2350

Quality Work @ Competitive Prices!

Free Estimates.

2310

Housecleaning

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

Lower Level Remodels

Wall/Ceiling Repair/Texture Tile, Carpentry, Carpet, Paint. #BC20538329

MDH Lead Supervisor

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

schultzecontracting.com 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

952-451-3792

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

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

AP HANDYMAN, LLC

Repair/ Remodel/ Build Insured.

License #20626270

Randy 612-309-5396

Garage Builders

Great Time for a New Garage!

Call Today for your FREE ESTIMATE St. Paul 651.645.0331 Minneapolis 612.379.0949

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Insulation & Weatherproofing

Energy Focus Insulation Attic, Walls, Vents, Ice Dam Control. 35 yrs Exp/Insured Henry 952-884-0307

2290

E-Z Landscape

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Decks & Fences

Handyperson

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

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Garden Design & Maintenance Services

Call 952-334-9840

#1 in Customer Service & Professional Design COMPLETE LANDSCAPING: • Interlocking Pavers • Retaining Walls • Sprinkler Systems

Garden Design & Remodel Plant Installations Containers & Window Boxes Expertise. Creative Designs.

Beautiful Results.

Van Buren Landscape 952-292-2026

15+ years exp. Free Ests/Lic’d/Ins’d

763-441-7575 www.fernbrooklandscape.com

2350

Landscaping

Jim Cooper, Jr. Landscaping Inc.

Quality Work Since 1983 Member: MNLA,

• 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:

2290

Handyperson

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Leaks & squeaks and much, much more!

You name it we can do it!

#1 All Area Handyman Lg/Sm - We do it all!

Reas, Sr disc. 612-532-1162

Schultz'e Contracting Inc

A Change For Your Landscape

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

2320

Lawn & Garden

Water Features & Pavers.

Landscape 2000 Inc.

Free Ests/Ins 952-446-9707

JMR Home Services LLC Home Remodeling & Repair.

Call Joe @ 952-886-3888

2360

RETAINING WALLS

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

HANDYMAN

No job too small. Lic# 20636754

Landscaping

alandsapecreations.com

Custom Cabs-Water Damage Drywall-Painting-Complete Tile Service.

952-607-7413

Handyperson

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

Landscaping

Ray 612-281-7077

Carpentry, Remodeling, Repair & Painting Services.

I'd love to do it all! 612-220-1565

2350

30+ Yrs Exp /Owner Operator

A-1 Work Ray's Handyman

Total Sanitation Service 612-861-2575

2290

Insulation & Weatherproofing

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

Call Don @ 952-890-4792

Concrete-Brush-Const Debris 2-40yd containers for cleanups

2265

2320

Craftsman Inspired Design

Lic#CAO4854

JNH Electric 612-743-7922

2290

612.869.2454

22

612-455-1217 L I C E N S E D Multi-Year Service Award Winner BONDED I N S U R E D www.LetUsService.com

2350

Landscaping

2350

Terry Ingram Lawn & Landscape Officer

Let Us Increase the Value of Your Home • Landscaping Rock & Mulch • Full Landscape Services • Lawn Irrigation

• Brick Patios, Driveways & Sidewalks • Keystone or Boulder Walls

FREE ESTIMATES • Licensed/Insured

952-943-0127 LOWEST PRICES, BEST QUALITY

Landscaping

612-919-1938 952-926-8232

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

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

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612-272-3619 612-387-4849

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

LANDSCAPE RENOVATION WE DESIGN, INSTALL & RESTORE:

• Retaining Walls • Natural Stone Work Edging • Bobcat

• Shrubs • Mulching • Removal

Free Estimates

www.groundscareinc.com

952-924-2441 LICENSED • INSURED • MNLA

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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

2360

Lawn & Garden

2420

Painting

Beautiful Gardens

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We Will Restore or Expand Your Existing Gardens.

Experienced Gardeners Call Linda 612-598-3949

Ceiling & Wall Textures

H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

Field of Green Lawncare

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

A German Craftsman

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Moving, Storage & Shipping

A Local Mover

Robinson Moving

Household & Office Movers Reasonable Rates ICC 52334 35Yrs Exp Sr. Disc Call 763-566-8955 A Local Mover

Robinson Moving

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Painting

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

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

*A1 CEILING & WALLS*

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

DAVE'S Painting Int/Ext

3 Rooms $175. Paper rem Enamel Refs avail. 952-201-1577

3 Interior Rooms/$250 Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Repair. Cabinet Enameling and Staining. 25 yrs exp.

Steve 763-545-0506

Broaden your customer base.

Place your ad here!

952-392-6888

Plumbing

763-792-2999 Geno's Sewer & Drain

Special $89/with ad!

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

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

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

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

Exterior/Interior Painting Powerwashing • Decks • Fences Window Glazing & Repairs 2 Year Labor / 10 Year Paint Warranty

Regalenterprisesinc.net

Be your own Boss!

Businesses for sale in Class 9010!

CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work.

Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490

Roofing • Siding • Windows

2490

Since 1978

2360

Lawn & Garden

2360

Lawn & Garden

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

Rodney Oldenburg

612-210-5267 952-443-9957 We Take Care of Insurance Claims Offering the Best Extended Manufacturers Warranty

2530

Sealcoating

Parking Lots & Driveways All Commercial Work Guar.

Patching & Sealcoating.

www.rooftodeck.com Code #78

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

Professional Service Directory

CONTROLLING YOU? 1 ON 1 Hypnosis Works Free Consultation.

612-868-8177 Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2600

A Family Operated Bus.

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Limited Offer ACCREDITED BUSINESS

Call For Free Estimate www.WesternConstructionInc.com

2490

Powerwashing

2490

2620

Tree Service

Forget The Rest Call The Best!!

www.vincestree.com Full Tree & Landscape Services.

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

612-275-2574

AJ's Tree Service LLC Trimming & Removal Free Estimates & Insured

CHIP & CLIP BUCKTHORN SPECIALIST Tree Trimming & Removals Chip & Haul Any Brush Or Tree Material.

Best Rates.

Chipper Always Available

612-827-7980

A Good Job!!

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

Upholstery & Slipcovers

2630

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

Window Cleaning

2660

BLUE SKIES Window Cleaning 14 Yrs Exp Free Est. Insured

952-467-2447

15 yrs exp.

Thomas Tree Service Immaculate Clean-up!

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

Advertise Here!

Parkway Tree Service Quality Work At Affordable Prices!

952-392-6888

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

2620

Tree Service

Senior Discounts

Powerwashing

Great Service Affordable Prices 3160

Furnishings

3160

Furnishings

#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

Triple Glass for the Price of Double Glass

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

15% Summer Discount

Stump Removal

Narrow Access or Backyards.

Insured Jeff 612-578-5299

WINDOWS/SIDING

Re-roofs Tear-offs BBB Free Est. MC/Visa No Subcontractors Used.

Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586

Tree Service

2620

Call Jeff for STUMP REMOVAL

Family Owned & Operated Since 1949

RAINBOW ROOFING

Tree Service

2620

952-220-5692/952-492-2866

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

612.839.2239 • 612.866.0949 WWW.RIGHTWAYMN.COM

BBB

Free Estimates on

651-699-3504

2490

952-472-5670

Summer Specials - All Jobs!

Guaranteed Results.

Powerwashing

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

Performance Paving & Sealcoating.

qiar

Professional and Prompt

2510

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Lic #20156835 • Insured

952-934-7600

DECK CLEANING & STAINING

2500

2510

Lic # 20431519BC

Powerwashing

Right Way PAINTING 20 years exp. Degreed Shop Teacher

952-201-4817

FREE ESTIMATE S

An Honest Plumber

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

Credit Cards Accepted

Regal Enterprises Inc Roofing, Siding, Windows Gutters. Insurance Work.

Since 1980. Lic. 20515711

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

612-802-8100

Lic. #20626700

Quality Work @ Reas. Rates .

Siding & Windows LIFE TIME GUAR. Ins/ Lic. BBB

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

Constructive Solutions, LLC. Hail Damage Repair, Roofs Siding, Windows & Decks.

Lic#20637738 – Insured Mc/Visa Sr. Discounts 612-810-2059 Mbr:BBB

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

RC EXTERIORS

Lic#20172580 763-754-2501 www.blomquistexteriors.com

35yrs Exp. 952-377-4612

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

BLOMQUIST EXT SidingRoofs-Soffit-Fascia-Gutters-

Work Guar/Refs/Ins/Free Ests

2470

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

Quality Residential

Painting & Drywall

Resid & Comm Free Ests Lawn Clean-Ups & Weekly Mowing. Call 952-807-1612

2420

Paperhanging

PRO PAPER HANGING Removal, Paint/Plaster

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

2380

2430

Will Beat Anybody's Price!

NEW HORIZONS TREE & LANDSCAPING

BIG TREES & STUMPS CHEAP!!

OPEN FOR

RASPBERRY FESTIVAL July 14-17 10 am-6 pm

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

BOB’s

612-203-4309 15% Spring Discount

FREE Estimates

952.278.0126

Residential & Commercial

Call Now For Weekly Mowing Landscaping • Fertilization

Retaining Walls, Pavers, Shrubs, Mulch.

CONCRETE: Driveway, Walks, Steps, Patios

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

Our job is to make you look good!

763-225-6200

www.sparklewashcmn.com

Tree Trimming & Removal.

Lot Clearing. Full Yard Landscaping. Fully Insured.

Call 612-390-0293 Dynamic Tree & Landscaping

15% Summer Discount Tree Trimming & Removal

Premier Tree Service

612-396-9345 TREE REMOVAL/TRIMMING Shrub Pruning Free Ests Lic'd / Ins'd / 20 Yrs Exp. 952-922-7543 / 763-535-7512

612-201-1352 www.lakelodgeandcabin.com

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2660

Window Cleaning

Window Cleaning 612-529-4444

3000

3030

Merchandise Appliances

Kenmore Flat Top Stove, $250. Like new. Available 6/27. 952-935-2919

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

pzipf7570@charter.net

3160

Furnishings

Multi-Fam 7/7-8 (10-6) Furn, wash/dryer, refrig., Nascar, adlt/baby cloz 4124 Estate Dr

17' Alumacraft Canoe, Very Good Cndtn, Plus Paddles $400 Plymouth 763-473-4264

decor, HH, furn., DVDs, more! 5113 Richmond Dr.

3250

Medical Supplies

EDEN PRAIRIE

9148 Coldstream Lane #'s Thursday at 8am

July 7-8 (8:30-5:30) July 9 (8:30-4:30)

MOVING: Mercedes Benz & Large home with beautiful, hi-quality furnishings & décor! Classic designer clothes, shoes & accessories.

www.willmatthill.com

MINNETONKA

15009 Lynn Terrace Fri & Sat, July 8-9 (8-4)

Sale by Janee Marie's Antiques

3160

Furnishings

Dishes 12PC place setting, Thomas made in Germany, Lavender poppies, gold trim, add'l pieces 952889-9738 $175

3260

Misc.

For Sale

Edina

7/7-8 (9-5); 7/9 (9-12) Candles,

3531

Golden Valley

Wmns shoes/cloz, bks, CDs, movies, HH 3235 Kyle Ave N

3555

Mound

Antiq. China Cabinet, delicate, rounded glass, oak, Good cond! $375. 26” Sony Big Sale! 1045 Bayside Ln Bravia flatscreen, hi-def, 7/7-9 (8-1) HH, xmas décor, TV $120/BO. 952-945-0905 skis, golf clubs, more!

3270

Misc.

Wanted

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

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200 Polaris Snowmobile & ATV's. Non-working only.

Will pick-up, will pay cash! Call 612-987-1044

3280

Musical Instuments

3503

Garage Sales this week Apple Valley

Multi-Fam/Moving & some Antiqs 7/7 (4-8); 7/8 (8-5); 7/9 (8-12) 15814 Griffon Path

3506

Bloomington

Estate Sale 7/7 (9-4p) 5120 W. 102nd St #106 Antqs, E. Larkin art, hh, furniture, all must go!

Estate Sale 7/8-10 (8-5)

Vint/Antiq -Furn, fans, HH. Cash only 8212 13 th Ave. S.

3507

Brooklyn Center

Cross of Glory Luth. Church

5929 Brooklyn Blvd.

(Nr Brookdale Ctr/Cub Foods)

7/6 (4-8) Pre-sale $3 Adm; Thur 7/7 (9-6); Fri 7/8 (9-6); Sat 7/9 (9-1). Cash only

Executive SteelCase Desk HUGE SALE! 7/7-9 (8-4) unit with file cabinet. Like Tools, HH items, books, new! Plymouth 715-571-1920 etc. 5800 Knox Ave. No. MOVING SALE: Kitchen table with leaf.

6217 Scott Ave North $30 612-869-1458 July 7-9 CASH ONLY Oak Ent Ctr Birch & Wht LR & DR furn, Nordic Brooklyn Track, TV sets 612-508-6050

3508

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

3525

3 Day Walk Fundraiser PaceSaver 3 whl Scooter, July 8-9 (8-5p) Multi Fam battery operated, w/bas1624 St. Croix Circle ket, Exc cond! New $2,500; ask. $1,000/BO 952-431-5781 Multi-Fam 7/7-8 (9-5) 7/9 (8-2)

3500

Estate Sales

Brooklyn Park

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

Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 Baldwin Console Piano vaults w/companion head- w/bench, medium oak fin., stone. Value $8,990. Asking built 1980, $600. 952-935-1566 $6,500/BO. 218-828-3608 Crown Upright Piano Needs tuning. Good cond!

Lovely Glen Haven – $850/BO. 763-544-1236 2 plots, must sell, $1600 ea 952-926-4381

3130

3508

Park

3567

Richfield

Big Sale! 7/7-9 (8-5) Lot's of everything!

6511 Logan Ave S HUGE MOVING SALE JULY 7-9, 9am-4pm 7524 Bryant Ave S.

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

3606

Bloomington

Book Sale Sat., 7/16 (9-3); Sun., 7/17 (11-2) Proceeds to American Cancer Society

3621

3640

Inver Grove Heights

HUGE Sale for the Armed Forces Service Center 7/14-16 Thurs/Fri 8:30-5; Sat 8:30-12 10887 Alberton Court (Cliff Rd & Hwy 3)

3665

Plymouth

Wayzata Public Schools Sale Furniture, AV, and misc.

Thursday, July 21

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

3720

Boats, New & Used

Multi-Fam 7/7-8 (8-5), 7/9 (81). Lots of Baby, kids, toys, HH. 7212 & 7224 Grand Av S

'84 AMF Sunfish Wet Sailor all parts provide incl. trlr.

Ex cond! $1,200 612-860-1420

Pontoon boat: 18', 1999, Aurora. 50hp ES Outboard motor, boat cover & BimiBob's Sale 3965 Hubbard ni top, $3,300. 952-393-9967 July 7-8-9 (8-5) Chairs, Agriculture/ Dressers, Tables & misc.

Robbinsdale

3900

3970

Animals/Pets

Multi-Family 7/8 (8-7); 7/9 (8-3) Furn., baby/kid cloz, toys, more 4530 Ewing Av N

3576

Shorewood

Estate/Moving 7/7-9 (8:305) Buildg mat., HH items, rubber stamps/craft suppls, furn. 5605 Star Lane

3583

St. Louis Park

Moving 7/8-9 (8-4) HH, furn, fishing, tools, toys, craft& sew suppls. 6221 Oxford St.

3600

3603

Garage Sales next week

King Charles Cavalier Puppies: Lovingly family raised. Red, White & Tricolored. Mary 612-247-6263 Pit Bull Puppy: Female, 6mos., spayed, shots.

Great w/kids & dogs. To gd home only. 612-205-6997

Poodles Standard Puppies

Solids & Parti's . Socialized w/ kids, cats, dogs! 763-434-5303 www.castandardpoodles.com

6400

Apple Valley

Multi-Family 7/15-16 (8-5)

Furn, cloz, etc. Cancer Benefit Sale. 13503 Gossamer Ct

3605

Spaniel/Springer Spaniel/Lab hybrid puppies.

2 dark brown, 2 dark brown w/white. Very cute! 9 wks, st 1 shots done, dew claws removed. $100. Call Tracy 612749-1027 or Matt 612-749-7331

5000

Blaine

Downsizing July 7-8 (9-4) Estate Sale! 7/22-23 (8-3) Décor to HH goods to kid 1888 129th Ave NE, Mens, stuff. 3713 94th Court No. tools, HH & more!

Rentals Apartments & Condos For Rent

Edina - 50th & France 1BR w/ deck. $685 + elec.

612-210-9744 320-274-3398

7000

9050

Health Care

PCA

PCA needed in Central Bloomington. 10am-5pm every other Sat & Sun. More hours available in the future. Transfer experience preferred. Call Molly at (952) 814-7400

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Real Estate

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

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

ENERGY ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATE TRAINEE Real Estate Career

Full-time Temp. $14/Hr. HS Diploma or GED required, BA preferred.

Fast Growth Potential Computer proficiencies Rolland 952-949-4724 and customer service Irene 952-949-4759 required. Positions inrsmaagaard@cbburnet.com Coldwell Banker Burnet clude Receptionist, Data cbburnet.com EOE Entry, and Income Eligibility Worker. Energy Assistance experience preferred, but will train. Also Bookkeeper & looking for bi-lingual proreceptionist ficiencies in Spanish, SoFor Orthopaedic office, mali, and Hmong. Job poEdina; FT; Please fax tentially runs from late resume to 952-920-2561 August through December. Job offer contingent on background check.

C.N.A/H.H.A Want to Please note the position make a difference in the you are applying for. Aplife of a senior? Come plication required, may be work with us in home downloaded at: care! Call or email resume www.capsh.org or call to; 952-292-5801 Heather@ 952-933-9639. Submit athomesolutionsllc.com resume and application to: CAPSH 8800 Highway 7, #401 St. Louis Park, MN 55426 or fax to 952-933-8016 or e-mail to: cguse@capsh.org by • FOR LEASE July 29, 2011. An Equal Opportunity Employer

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Enjoy working with kids?

The nation's leader in school photography wants you!

Working with school-aged children is fun and exciting. If you enjoy working with children, then Lifetouch has an opportunity for you.

Seasonal positions starting in August! good pay health & dental insurance available employee stock ownership program summers off No experience needed.

High school diploma required. Employment is contingent upon criminal and driving records check.

EOE. For more information please call: South Metro (952) 894-1659 bwaters@lifetouch.com

RETAIL OR OFFICE 3034 LYNDALE AVE S Off Lake St, 34 car parking.

3,000-6,000 sq ft Available now!

612-825-9000 612-875-8292 Approximately 6400 sq ft of warehouse space, with one dock, private warehouse office and one drive in door. South Blmgtn $3500 per month gross rent.

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

Call 651-414-6055 for details/showing.

Pets

Multi-Fam Yard Sale 7/8-9 Cocker & misc. 4520 & 4528 Lake Dr

Business Opps & Info

DON'T MISS THIS ONE! Wisconsin entrepreneur earns a good living from Deephaven home for 30 years and is NOW expanding into Min2 FAM. MOVING SALE: nesota – and will share his 7/14 - 16 (8-4), Home/Gar- success secrets FREE. 800-618-8625 (24 HR MSG) den, Motorcycle/sports. or 800-621-2065 (LIVE) 4645 Old Kent Road

Leisure

(open 9am) retro furn., bikes,

Employment

927 E. Old Shakopee

3700

Multi-Fam 7/8-10 (8-3) Kids cloz/toys, books, girls bike, HH, misc. 3801 Perry Ave N

9020

Redemption Luth. Church

July 8 & 9 (9-4) Tools, HH items, a little of everything! 7608 10th Ave. So.

3568

9000

Maintenance

Local Drivers Needed!

Positions open immediately for FT local drivers w/ Class A CDL, 2 yrs exp with tractor/trailer combination. The local positions starting hrly rate is $14.50hr + overtime. Average wk is 50-70hrs. Call Ray @ 800-463-1010/M-F 8-4 ProDrivers Class A Min 1 yr exp in last 3 yrs Local and Line haul Runs 763-225-8153

8300

Senior Living

Immediate opening in Eagan area apartment complex. Previous experience required. Duties include: Daily work orders, rotating on-call, boiler/pool license required. Fax resume to: 651-454-2225

This space could be yours.

952-392-6888

8300

Senior Living

OPEN HOUSE! Realife Cooperative of Bloomington Friday , July 15th 1:00pm - 4:00 pm • Senior Living for 62+ • We have units available!

Refreshments provided Please, no children under 12 yr at Open House

8641 Wentworth Ave S (86th & Nicollet)

(952) 881-1215

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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Office Assistant. FT For audio visual company.

MS Office & QuickBooks skills required. Organizational skills prefd. $1215/hr. 8:30am 5:00pm M-F. WNAV Bloomington. Call Mary 612-850-5126 up until 9:00pm daily.

Sheet Metal Fabricator Foldcraft Co., a leading manufacturer of foodservice seating, tables, and millwork to nationally known chains is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Fabricator to perform production activities in within the stainless steel fabrication cell for our Bloomington,MN location.

Qualifications: This position requires an individual with an understanding of the materials and production equipment used in fabrication of stainless steel products for the institutional and commercial food service markets. This individual must have proven experience in the set-up and operation of shears, press brakes, and water jet. He/She must possess basic math skills, and demonstrate the ability to read and understand engineered blueprints, shop drawings and tape measure. This position requires an individual who can work alone or as a team member. Flexibility is required as the incumbent may be assigned to various areas as the workload necessitates. Attention to detail and a personal commitment to workplace safety are needed.

He/She will be required to lift, push, pull and carry up to 60 pounds and this may include some overhead lifting at times. The incumbent will be required to stand all day with some walking. Personal protective equipment will be required to be worn.

Foldcraft Co. offers competitive wages and a complete benefit package including insurance plans, vacation, holiday and sick pay, 401(k) plan, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Please submit resume to: Foldcraft Co. 615 Centennial Drive Kenyon, MN 55946 1-800-759-6653 FAX: 507-789-8363 Email: humanresources@ foldcraft.com www.plymold.com AA/EOE

Tailor/Alterations

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

Business Office Eye Clinic

Driver & Personal Care Assistant for 27 year old male living independently in Bloomington. Perfect for retired person needing extra cash. Assist with transportation to and from work in Eden Prairie and shopping plus Dr. appointments, meal planning,, budgeting, etc. Must have transportation & MN Drivers license, Compensation $14 - $16/hour.

Mileage paid at $0.41 per mile. Hours per week vary from 10 to 15. Call 612-802-0989

9300

Sales Opportunities

High Commissions & Flexible Career Are you looking to re-enter the workplace or for a new career but need flexible hours and training?

Genesis Consulting Agency is looking for individuals who are positive self-starters and have a drive to be successful to fill the role of an Independent Advertising Consultant.

There are no benefits, no hourly wages; only high commissions & flexible hours! For the right candidates, we will provide the training and coaching to help you reach your goals and you will have the reward of financial benefits & a flexible career!

Please call 952.221.6880 for more details.

9500

9621

Automotive Dodge

1967 Dodge Charger nbrs match, big blk, red ext & int $14,500/BO. 952-297-5614 Bob

952-392-6888

06 Grand Prix: 4dr, 91K, new tires & batt. Runs & looks great. Lite hail dam on silver paint-hard to see.

Black cloth int. 2nd owner. $9150/bo 612-987-1044

9810

Junkers & Repairable Wanted

9810

Junkers & Repairable Wanted

$$ WANTED $$

$ $200 + UP $

9100

9667

Advertise your sale in Sun•Classifieds

Junkers & Repairable Wanted

JUNK& REPAIRABLE Seeking PT motivated Cars/Truck hard working individual JACK'S AUTO to join our Business Office 612-919-2707 OR and Medical Records 763-533-7122 teams. Job duties include patient payments, filing, collections, and aging report. Medical billing expe- $$$ Junk Cars & Trucks rience preferred. Please Call us 1st or Call us Last, send resume to Southdale but Call US! 612-414-4924 Eye Clinic, Attn. HR, 6533 Drew Ave So, Edina 55435, Help Wanted/ fax 952-924-4021, or email Full Time at: jgraham@ southdaleeyeclinic.com

PT/FT positions for exp. tailors at a super nice store. Exc. starting pay + Pontiac benefits. Jackie or Lisa (952)-934-1415 Tailors on 79th - Chanhassen 02 GrandPrix GT, V6 coupe only 65K, red/grey int, well maint. $6,200. 952-831-1539

Having a Garage Sale?

9810

JUNK CARS

Runners & Non Runners 612-810-7606 Licensed/Bonded/Insured www.cash4clunkers.com

Viking Auto Salvage Call 651-460-6166 or get a quote at

www.vikingautosalvage.com CASH! For Your Junked

$200+ for most Vehicles Free Towing 952-818-2585

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Wrecks or Unwanted Vehicles. Free Tow-Aways

612-805-269248

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Looking for a New Opportunity?

9999

Classified Misc./ Network Ads

$1500 WEEKLY* NOW ACCEPTING!!! AT HOME computer work. Start making money today by simply entering data for our company, No Experience Needed, training provided.www.MyDataEntryJob.com *** FREE Foreclosure Listings *** OVER 400,000 properties nationwide. Low down payment. Call now 800-250-2043.

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9999

Classified Misc./ Network Ads

**2011 POSTAL JOBS!** $14 to $59 hour + Full Federal Benefits. No Experience Required.

NOW HIRING! Green Card OK. 1-866-477-4953 ext. 95 **OLD GUITARS WANTED!** Fender, Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, Prairie State, Euphonon, Larson, D'Angelico, Stromberg, Rickenbacker, and Mosrite.

Gibson Mandolins/Banjos. 1930's thru 1970's TOP CASH PAID! 1-800-401-0440

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Join our team and be a part of the Magic of Macy’s!

Macy’s is now accepting and reviewing applications for an invitation to our upcoming

Minneapolis Metro Cosmetic Career Fair Apply on-line today at www.macysJOBS.com Macy’s is an Equal Opportunnity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Digi-Key Corporation, located in Thief River Falls, MN, is a rapidly growing global distributor of electronic components, with sales exceeding $1.5 billion annually. We have over 2,500 employees and offer world-class career opportunities, competitive compensation, an outstanding benefits program, and a comfortable, friendly work environment. Share in our success and make Digi-Key part of your future!

9999

Classified Misc./ Network Ads

*FACTORY DIRECT SATELLITE TV! Why pay retail when you can buy at factory DIRECT pricing! Lowest monthly service plans available. New Callers get FREE setup! Call NOW 1-800-935-8195 *REDUCE YOUR SATELLITE or CABLE BILL! Confused by all these other ads, buy DIRECT at FACTORY DIRECT Pricing. Lowest monthly prices guaranteed. FREE to new callers! CALL NOW. 1-800-795-1315 2-4 Bedroom Homes No Money Down No Credit Check Available Now Take Over Payments Call Now 1-866-343-4134 20 Acre Ranch Foreclosures.

Near Booming El Paso, Texas.

Was $16,900 Now $12,900. $0 Down, take over payments, $99/mo. Beautiful views, owner financing. FREE map/pictures. 800-755-8953 2011 Postal Positions $13.00$36.50+/hr., Federal hire/full benefits. Call Today!

1-866-477-4953 Ext. 150 ACTORS/MOVIE EXTRAS $150-$300/Day depending on job. No experience. All looks needed. 1-800-281-5185-A103

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Sales Manager

Director, Facility/Systems Operations and Maintenance

The Waconia Patriot & the Sun Patriot Newspaper group are searching for a skilled Sales Manager to lead the experienced Waconia Sales Team.

Position Overview: Lead, direct, and manage the department personnel who are dedicated to Digi-Key systems and building maintenance. Evaluate, develop, implement and oversee all functions and procedures related to systems and building maintenance. Ensure that all Digi-Key facilities are operated and maintained in a cost-effective and safe manner/condition at all times. Establish process performance metrics while tracking, analyzing and reporting performance along the parameters of quality, safety and productivity of systems.

The qualified candidate will work with existing sales reps to grow sales, & also make their own sales calls.

Requirements: t Ten to fifteen years of practical experience in multiple phases of building design, construction, equipment design and maintenance, as well as a broad knowledge base of equipment/systems and construction processes t Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field strongly preferred and/or equivalent combination of education and leadership-level facilities/systems experience required t Must be capable of effectively supervising Digi-Key maintenance employees and effectively interfacing with other Digi-Key employees and departments, as well as outside contractors and architects t Demonstrated experience with maintenance software systems t Strong ability to translate priorities quickly into field-level activity

Ask about our Relocation Incentive!

To apply for this or other available opportunities, visit

www.digikey.com/careers Digi-Key is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: • Strategizing with team members to grow revenues & exceed sales targets • Outbound prospecting from lead lists, customer lists & self-generated lists • Working collaboratively with other Waconia Patriot staff, to ensure smooth day to day operations

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum 5 years sales experience, (with preference given to experience in a senior sales and/or sales management role) • Excellent verbal & written communication, demonstrated negotiation skills, excellent presentation skills • Previous advertising sales or category experience an asset The Patriot Newspaper group’s newspapers, magazines & website have very strong readership, reach affluent markets & provide useful, timely news & information.

Benefits include paid time off, health & dental coverage & retirement investment plans. Position earnings is a mixture of salary & commission & will be based upon experience.

Please send a complete cover letter & resume to Jason Cole

jcole@acnpapers.com

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