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Eden Prairie Foundation hands out fall grants

BY PAUL GROESSEL • SUN NEWSPAPERS The PROP shop received the largest grant when Eden Prairie Foundation recognized recipients of its fall 2010 funding distribution during a breakfast Thursday, Nov. 2.

The Eden Prairie Foundation is a nonprofit consisting of all volunteers that uses donated money to offer scholarship, grants and other awards to local nonprofits and tax-exempt programs that serve the community in a variety of ways.

For the fall grant, five local organizations received grants totaling more than $11,000.

Incoming Eden Prairie mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens serves on the foundation’s board of directors and offered opening comments for the breakfast.

“With the donations that we are giving out this year, this fall … we have hit the mark of $998,880 given back to the community in grants and scholarships.”

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Eden Prairie maintains flat levy, budget

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BY PAUL GROESSEL • SUN NEWSPAPERS The city of Eden Prairie’s budget and levy will be flat once again.

After reviewing several budget scenarios during a workshop, the Eden Prairie City Council approved the 2011 budget and tax levy during its regular meeting Tuesday.

With the unanimous approval, it will be the fourth year in a row the city has maintained a flat tax levy, and the budget will be the same as 2010.

Even though the general fund budget will remain flat, around $40 million, it will include a 2 percent staff wage increase and budget cuts to offset that increase.

The levy will remain at the 2010 level, more than $30 million.

Despite the flat levy, the property tax is expected to increase since the state of Minnesota realigned the commercial and residential property ratios.

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Slight decrease in Eden Prairie School District’s 2011 tax levy

BY PAUL GROESSEL • SUN NEWSPAPERS

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The Eden Prairie School Board approved the final tax levy during its Dec. 7 meeting.

The approved tax levy is a slight decrease from the preliminary levy set in September, and a slight decrease from the 2010 levy.

The preliminary 2011 tax levy was approved Sept. 28, and was almost flat compared to the actual 2010 levy.

The 2010 total tax levy was $41.67 million, and the 2011 preliminary levy was set at $41.64 million.

The preliminary levy approved in September was the maximum allowable levy, which can be reduced before the final approval.

The actual 2011 levy, approved Tuesday, is $41.3 million or about $287,000 less than the 2010 levy.

According to documents for the Dec. 7 meeting, debt service funds are projected to increase by about $1.3 million, and Capital Expenditures are expected to decrease by $1.25 million.

There is an anticipated $234,000 decrease in the general fund and more than a $140,000 decrease in the Community Education Fund, according to meeting documents.

With a slight decrease in the levy (.69 percent) and a higher decrease in district-wide property (7-8 percent decrease), the overall schools tax rate is expected to increase, according to meeting presentation documents.

The median home value is $334,500, down by five-and-a-half percent. With the approved tax levy, school taxes for the median value home would increase $18, according to meeting documents.

The 2010-2011 budget is expected to be $93.2 million, a slight decrease from the $93.8 million budget in 2009-2010, according to meeting documents.

The general fund balance for 20102011 is expected to be $13.7 million, an increase of about $239,000 from 20092010.

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Field of Eden Prairie city manager candidates down to six

BY PAUL GROESSEL • SUN NEWSPAPERS The field has been narrowed to six.

The field was narrowed from more than 90 people considered for the Eden Prairie City manager position.

Last week the City Council, incoming City Councilmember Sherry Butcher Wickstrom and incoming mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens narrowed the field from a final 10 Visit to the final 6.

Greg Albrecht of minnlocal.com for videos, more M&A Executive Search, photos and daily the company chosen to news updates help cull candidates, presented the final 10 during a meeting Nov. 30.

Councilmember Brad Aho and mayor Phil Young did not attend the meeting, but they talked with Albrecht after the meeting, according a report from interim City Manager Jay Lotthammer.

Albrecht said there were almost 100 people who applied for, were mentioned for or he thought would be good candidates for the position.

“In my 18 years, yeah, I’d say this is the strongest field of candidates,” Albrecht said.

The pool of candidates came from a lot of calling around, some good timing and reputation.

“A great position is going to inspire great candidates to apply,” Albrecht said.

With the November elections, and some changes in state-level offices, some candidates applied that might otherwise not, Albrecht said.

Those candidates with state-level government experience did not make the cut, Albrecht said, but they did elevate the candidate standards.

From the 90 prospects considered, Albrecht received 50 resumes, interviewed more than 30 candidates over the phone and then interviewed 23 of them in person, he said.

The final 10 had a variety of backgrounds, Albrecht said, and not all had city manager experience.

Applications and candidates were from across the country, but the final six are all from Minnesota, Albrecht said.

All six also all have some experience in city management, he said.

The candidate’s names will not be released until the final three are chosen.

The next meeting is tentatively scheduled Jan. 8, 2011, Albrecht said, when the first round of interviews with the six candidates will begin.

Those interviews will be closed to the public.

The City Council will interview the three candidates individually.

A group of civic leaders (consisting of members the City Council has yet to choose) will also meet them, Albrecht said.

The public will also have a chance to meet the three finalists during an open-house type event, Albrecht said.

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After a morning meal at Pax Christi Church in Eden Prairie on Wednesday, Dec. 1, a room full of mothers in the group Moms ROCK (Raising Our Christian Kids) donated clothing for hospitalized children and learned how children’s book author Nancy Carlson has used her own parenting experiences to create some of her many books.

Moms ROCK gathers twice a month, and anyone can attend a meeting (which includes a meal and usually a speaker) for $7.

Getting hospitalized children new, comfortable pajamas to replace the hospital garments was part of the Dec. 1 meeting.

Wendy Berezovsky initiated the nonprofit Sweet Dreams for Kids after her daughter was diagnosed with cancer when she was just two months old.

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Wendy Berezovsky talks to members and guests of the Moms ROCK group at Pax Christi Church in Eden Prairie on Wednesday, Dec. 1. She started the nonprofit Sweet Dreams for Kids after her daughter was diagnosed with cancer when she was just two months old. The nonprofit distributes donated pajamas to hospitalized children.

(Photo by Paul Groessel • Sun Newspapers) Berezovsky’s group continues taking clothing and donations to reach out to children in the hospital.

“After many, many times in the hospital, I just figured I had to do something good,” Berezovsky said.

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For instance, she went to her son Patrick’s school conference in fourth grade, and she thought it was going to be a good conference, Carlson said.

Carlson said the first thing the teacher said to her was, “You’re son knows 101 ways to sit in a chair.”

As she left the conference, the teacher said that would make a good idea for a book.

And, it did. It became the book “Sit Still,” and Carlson even used the teacher’s line as the first sentence.

“Patrick knows 101 ways to sit in a chair.”

Other book inspirations also include her two other children, her distaste for fruitcake and an instance from her childhood, when she brought home a snake from camp, which later escaped into the heating system of her family’s home.

But, the books aren’t always based on her life.

After talking with a Minneapolis school system kindergarten teacher and a principal in the late 1980s, she discovered they sometimes had

FROM PAGE 4 She said hospital clothes can be a constant reminder that a child is sick, so regular, comfortable pajamas can be mentally and physically helpful for everyone involved.

So, she began the program after she was asked to speak with hospital staff about the ordeal with her child.

After that, she received her first donation of 35 pajama outfits and her idea grew from there. To date, Sweet Dreams for Kids has brought almost 2,000 pairs of new, donated clothes to hospitals.

And, Berezovsky’s story was just the opening of the meeting.

After her talk, writer and illustrator Carlson talked about how she became a children’s book author and how she used her experiences as a mother to craft her pages.

Carlson, an Edina native, attended The University of

Eden Prairie resident Tanya Singh and her three-month-old son Krishtian, hear author Nancy Carlson talk about her career as a children’s book author and illustrator and how she has used her experiences as a mother to create some book ideas. (Photo by Paul Groessel • Sun Newspapers) Minnesota Duluth for a year before attending and graduating from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a fine arts degree.

After spending a year traveling and working on art in Europe, she illustrated for

metro-area magazines and publications, before finding a publisher to being her illustrating and then writing career.

“I write about my life and about my children’s,” Carlson said.

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100 students come to the first day of school and they’re not registered and are unprepared, she said.

They told her she should write a book about preparing for kindergarten.

That book was “Look Out Kindergarten Here I Come,” which singer Dolly Parton used as part of her Imagination Library program.

At the time, the program gave a book every month to every baby born in Tennessee until they were five years old, Carlson said.

That program has been taken over by the United Way, and that agency has replicated the giveway in many states, Carlson said.

That’s just one of the recognitions out of several awards and honors she’s received.

Carlson has had more than 60 books published, talks in schools and at other events nationwide.

More information about the Moms ROCK group can be found at their website.

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Follow at a safe distance Delivering fresh gift ideas How many times has this happened to you: You’re driving down a snow-covered highway in obviously slipper conditions. You hang back a bit from the car in front of you, giving yourself a barrier, should traffic flow suddenly stop.

Within seconds of establishing a safe following distance, someone darts into your lane – into your safety zone.

Suddenly you find yourself on the bumper of the person ahead of you.

I can’t tell you how many times this has happened to me already this winter driving season. Are drivers totally brain-dead?

I didn’t create a safe breaking distance between my car and the car in front of me for you to have a shot at changing lanes.

And what’s with people changing lanes at the drop of a hat, anyway? If you’re driving down a two-lane highway and both lanes are moving slowly or stopped, it really doesn’t matter which lane you’re in.

But that doesn’t stop the idiots amongst us who still think whatever lane they are in at the time has to be the wrong one and their choice has to be remedied within the next 10 seconds or else their heads will explode.

Occasionally, you come across someone who is obviously experiencing their first round of winter driving. You can usually tell by the white knuckles gripping the steering wheel. These folks I’m willing to cut a bit of slack.

It’s the life-long residents who have 30 or 40 years of driving and still have no respect whatsoever for Mother Nature when she begins messing with the roadways.

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Sudden movements – stopping, accelerating to fit into a six-foot opening in the opposite lane – are not part of safe winter driving. No amount of horn-honking that I’m aware of can part a weather-congested freeway. Moses may have been able to part the Red Sea, but even he would have a difficult time unclogging snow- and ice-covered roads in Minnesota.

And why are people always in a hurry when the weather is the worst? If ever there were people who will understand why you’re late, it’s Minnesotans in the wintertime. Each one of us has, at one time or another, been delayed because of bad roads.

No one is going to think less of you for slowing down and matching your driving style to the condition of the road. Really. It’s not a badge of honor to drive like a boor in lousy conditions.

Each time a winter storm moves in, the weather folks on radio and television always tack this little caveat to the end of their forecasts: “If you don’t have to drive, stay home.”

Yeah, right. Like that’s going to happen.

Somehow we’ve gotten the idea that driving is our right, even if the snow is up to your hubcaps and there’s a coating of ice everywhere.

Don’t be an idiot driver this winter. Slow down. Be cautious. Drive like the vehicle next to you is carrying your grandmother.

When it comes to gift ideas, it’s hard to find the right fit for each friend and family member. You want to give something that’s unique, fits the recipient’s style and still fulfills a need, but doesn’t break the bank.

While I can’t knit an iPad, a luggage set or a coffee machine, knitting can create those small, personal, meaningful gifts. They are not expensive or flashy and you can’t check your email on them, but they show dedication and an attention to detail.

I try to brainstorm all sorts of clever gift ideas before we even reach December. There are only so many dishcloths a person wants to receive over the years, you know.

So last summer, I made a matching set for a sister-in-law’s Christmas gift: a fuzzy, black hat and a skinny, long, scarf in the same yarn. In early November, I knitted a few cranberry-red coffee cup sleeves – do they become sweaters if you add buttons? – for some of my coffee-addicted relatives.

Inevitably, I hit a rut and run out of ideas. Maybe I should get a tie for Dad, but I probably shouldn’t knit one. And back to the ubiquitous dishcloth patterns I go.

But Three Rivers Park District sent out an email last week with a few nifty, nonknitted gift ideas: • Gift cards – OK, so maybe a gift card to a favorite restaurant or clothing store is not unique, but I’ve heard that more people are trying to give gifts of activities or experiences rather than gifts of possessions. With a gift card, people can buy rounds of golf or golf lessons, nature and recreation program registrations, and downhill ski or snowboard lift tickets and lessons. Gift cards are available at Park District nature centers and visitor centers, Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area in Bloomington, and Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area in Maple Grove.

SARAH PETERSON Staff Writer

• Forests Forever – This is a good gift for that tree-hugger, going-green, hippie-style relative.

(I know I have a few.) I’ve heard of having trees planted in city or regional parks in memory or in honor of someone, and Three Rivers gives you that opportunity, too, starting with a $25 basic tree planting. Forest Forever honorees receive a card and a certificate suitable for framing. Their names also will be placed on the permanent Forests Forever log.

• Adopt a Sprinkler Head Cover – I think this could be fun and unique way to honor a golfer in your life. Sprinkler heads (at Baker National Golf Course in Maple Plain and Eagle Lake Golf Center’s Eagle Course in Plymouth) can be engraved with an individual name ($75), family name ($100) or business name ($200). Donors select the sprinkler head’s location, where it will remain for two years.

Donations support the Golf Academy of Three Rivers Park District’s youth golf programs.

For more information or to adopt a sprinkler-head cover, call 763-694-7670.

For more information on these gift ideas, call Three Rivers Park District at call 763-559-9000 or visit threeriversparkdistrict.org.

There are plenty of unique and new gift ideas from many different sources, and I wish you happy hunting this season. If it’s true that the joy is in the journey, try to have some fun while shopping, despite the holiday busyness.

In the meantime, I still need to figure out how I’m going to finish all my knitting projects before Dec. 25. Wish me luck.

EDEN PRAIRIE

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Where is the evidence for elementary plan?

To the editor: I’m responding to Charles Kyte’s Guest Column in the Dec. 2 edition of the Sun Current. Kyte states, “… the mix of children of different socioeconomic backgrounds became seriously unbalanced among elementary schools, a condition that is known to exacerbate an achievement gap.”

The history of relocating students to improve performance dates from the early days of busing and the effort continues nationwide. Where is the evidence that somewhere, anywhere, altering the mix has produced measurable, substantial and sustained improvement in closing that gap?

As someone who has taught, and is currently responsible for scoring school achievement tests, I am asking the advocates of student redeployment to make their case based on proven results.

While I heartily support Kyte’s objectives of equality and fairness, I must ask, where have similar programs been successful?

Results of similar, long-ter m efforts in cities like Minneapolis

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and Milwaukee are hardly reassuring. Countless school districts have made concerted efforts to redistribute students based on socioeconomics and race. If there are success stories, I would like to hear them.

There is little evidence that these expensive, disruptive moves achieve the desired goals.

Finally, I would like someone to explain why redeployment is supposed to work. Do poorer students learn more when sitting next to affluent students?

Does a mixed-enrollment school produce better student behavior? Are individual schools funded, maintained and supplied better when there’s a mixture of backgrounds in the hallways? What are the specifics at work here? I’d really like to know.

Doug Lind Eden Prairie

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Curfew will be enforced during school break in Hennepin County We e k l y S u p e r S a v i n g s !

BY MELANIE BOYUN • SUN INTERN

Just because school will be in recess much of the latter half of December doesn’t mean students can run amok.

Hennepin County has a curfew system set by age for all minors. On weeknights curfew is 9 p.m. for children younger than 12, 10 p.m. for ages 12 to 14, and 11p.m. for ages 15 to 17. On Fridays and Saturdays, curfew is one hour later for each age group. The county curfew regulations are followed and enforced by each city.

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A minor out past curfew without adult supervision is a violation the law, which requires them to be home by the time of curfew, not just on their way. The purpose of the curfew law is to encourage unsupervised minors to be home at a reasonable time to prevent trouble and forego opportunities for destructive or offensive behavior.

General procedure for curfew violations is that the offenders are cited fined. The fines are $25 for a first offense, $50 for a second offense and $75 or two days of community service for a third.

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Problems with curfew violation vary between communities.

The Edina Police Department issued 115 curfew citations in 2010 through the end of October; up from 88 in 2008 and 101 in 2009. In St. Louis Park there were only 8 citations in each 2009 and through October 2010, a decrease from 15 in 2008 and around 40 in 2007 according to annual reports.

Police departments with increases in citations report that the spike results in part from the rise in the level of enforcement. There is no requirement that

minors be given a warning when out past curfew.

While some departments do general periodic sweeps for curfew violators, most are found and cited in the normal course of officers’ work.

Historically curfew is meant to prevent delinquent behavior. If minors are required to be home or supervised by a reasonable time, it becomes less likely that they will spend their nights violating laws and regulations involving such activities as drinking, vandalism, assault and theft.

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Giving thanks releases life About six years ago, my wife Christine and I found ourselves in a waiting room at the San Francisco Children’s Hospital, a long way from where our first two children were born in Waconia.

Our third child, Kayla, had just been born via C-section and 12 hours later, she was having major surgery. Our neurosurgeon was repairing the hole in our 5-pound baby girl’s back where her spine failed to form correctly (a condition known as spina bifida).

Needless to say, I wasn’t in the mood to be thankful. Basically, our situation sucked! In the midst of this reality, God got my attention.

I felt convicted that I actually had a lot to be thankful for. In that moment, I started thanking God in my heart for things like … our great doctors, 100 percent coverage of our medical expenses, the opportunity to participate in a spina bifida study at UCSF, which covered our travel and living expenses, my employer who gave me the time off with pay and much more.

As I gave thanks, something started to change in my heart. I looked around the hospital cafeteria and realized that almost everyone was going through a very difficult time. I started to talk with a few people, in the hopes of encouraging them. In that moment, I experienced God’s presence and was reminded that thanksgiving releases the life of God! This example in my life reminds me of a story from the Bible in Acts 16. In this account, the Apostle Paul and his sidekick Silas were arrested, badly beaten and thrown in prison for sharing about Jesus in a foreign land.

If I were in their situation, I might have felt depressed, discouraged and maybe even angry with God for “letting” this happen to me while I was serving Him. Surprisingly, this was not the case

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at all. Instead, Paul and Silas were expressing their thankfulness to God in song and prayer.

Here’s what is crazy. In the midst of giving thanks, BAMB, a major earthquake hits and they are freed from their chains and the prison doors opened.

While I’m sure Paul and Silas were excited by this new reality, the prison guard was not.

He was certain the prisoners had escaped and he would be held accountable with his life. In fear, he tried to kill himself. Paul intervened and in the end, the jailor and his entire family experienced the freedom and joy that comes from following and living for Jesus, as Paul and Silas had.

This amazing story is one more example of the reality that giving thanks in the midst of difficult times can lead to God’s life being released in a big way.

Paul and Silas were freed from prison and the jailor and his family experienced new life in God. Even though the Thanksgiving weekend has passed, I hope you will join me in the lifestyle of giving thanks every day. It really makes huge difference in our day-to-day living.

As we move from one celebration to the next, I wish you a very Merry Christmas.

Erickson is senior pastor at City Hill Fellowship in Eden Prairie. He can be reached through the church’s website www.cityhill.org. Follow Erickson on Twitter at JimCErickson or fine him on Facebook.

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Eden Prairie Liquor managers share holiday wine and dine tips sweet wines that typically have floral flavors. If the customer prefers red wine, then Wold says a Pinot Noir goes well since it’s medium to light-bodied.

Tammy Wanchena, store manager at the Village Mall location, agreed with Wold’s suggestions. With turkey, Wanchena recommended Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir or Beaujolais-Villages. With ham, she recommended Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc or White Zinfandel.

“But, it really depends on the customer,” Wanchena said. “We’re trying to steer away from the set of rules that says only certain wines match with certain foods. Everybody’s palette is different, and if you like a big, bold, dry, red wine, we’re not going to recommend something lighter and sweeter to you because you’re not going to enjoy it.”

Operations Manager Mitch Dean added that certain types of beer are more popular around the holidays than others.

BY JENNIE OLSON • SUN NEWSPAPERS Planning the perfect dinner menu for guests this holiday season can be stressful. Whether the main entrée includes ham, steak or just a dessert platter, Eden Prairie Liquor store managers dish about how to choose the perfect beverage to compliment any feast.

Mixing and Matching Tana Wold, store manager at the Eden Prairie Liquor location near Rainbow Foods, said that she often has customers come into the store looking for wines that go well with holiday meals.

“Around Thanksgiving, people want to know what goes well with turkey,” she said. “With other holidays, like Christmas, it’s ham, prime rib or tenderloins.”

To pair with ham, Wold said that light wines are best, such as a Riesling or Gewurztraminer. Both of these are

“A lot of people will drink a fullerbodied beer,” he said. “The ales and heavier lagers are popular at this time of year, and the imports and specialty beers pick up quite a bit because of their fullness and character.”

He said that people tend to offer better beers, cocktails and wines when entertaining guests for the holidays, so higher-end choices become more popular at this time of year.

Saving Room for Dessert For an after dinner treat, Dean said that cream liqueurs such as Bailey’s Irish Cream, Crème de Menthe and Crème de Cacao are popular; many of these are also used in holiday dessert recipes.

Other liqueurs that were recommended were Sambuca, ginger, and pomegranate. For those who like champagne, Wanchena recommends cocktails that mix pomegranate and champagne.

“It all depends on the crowd and if they’re serving dessert with it,” she said.

A popular drink for the winter is mulled wine, which is typically made with red wine that’s combined with sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves and bitter orange; the drink is served warm. Eden Prairie Liquor sells this drink ready-made as Glögg, which is the term for mulled wine in the Nordic countries, or as Glühwein, which is the term for mulled wine in German-speaking countries.

A variation of this is the Tom and Jerry cocktail, Dean said, which is a variant of eggnog with brandy and rum added, served warm.

The three Eden Prairie Liquor locations are operated by the city of Eden Prairie with the profits benefiting the community. Liquor operations have contributed more than $6 million to the city’s Capital Improvement Plan, according to the city.

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Cremation Society of Minnesota REGISTRATION FORM

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The Cremation Society of Minnesota is Minnesota’s largest provider of cremation services.

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

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Hopkins native releases latest inspirational book

BY MARC INGBER • SUN NEWSPAPERS “From the Wilder ness to the Miraculous,” is the fourth of Therese Marszalek’s books to be published.

She was raised in Hopkins and lived there 30 years, before moving to Spokane, Wash., when she got married.

She was raising her children in 1998 when she decided to write her first in a series of books she refers to as “inspirational,” not religious.

“It was like getting a calling to write,” Marszalek said. “I felt compelled to write that first book. It just sort of took off.”

Her previous book, “Extraordinary Miracles in the Lives of Ordinary People,” was designed to offer a glimpse of great stories happening in the world, she said, when most of the mainstream news focuses on negative issues.

It was around the time of that book’s release when Marszalek was going through struggles of her own.

She was facing health complications and her father was dying.

“It was the most difficult season I ever worked through,” she said.

She was able to overcome this period through her faith in God and decided she wanted to help others facing similar issues Therese by sharing her story in Marszalek “From the Wilderness to the Miraculous.”

“This is the first book I’ve ever written about myself,” she said. “It’s my own journey.”

Besides writing, Marszalek works as an inspirational speaker and has established her own entity, Therese Marszalek Ministries.

She will be holding a book release celebration 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at an Eden Prairie residence, and a book signing 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at the Main Street Bar and Grill, 814 Mainstreet, Hopkins.

She said she was excited to return home to Hopkins and catch up with family and old friends.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Eden Prairie Community band concert schedule

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The Eden Prairie Community Band has several concerts upcoming.

The group’s concert band is performing a “Share the Warmth Holiday Concert,” 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 19, at the Eden Prairie High School auditorium, 17185 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie.

The Jazz band will perform 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28, at St. Barnabas Lutheran Church, 15600 Old Rockford Road, Plymouth.

The jazz band will also perform at the District Jazz Festival, 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Eden Prairie High School.

The Eden Prairie Community Band is an adult community band of more than 50 musicians. The group was formed in 1973, Tom Maeck is the current band director.

In addition to the concert band, some members also participate in Jazz on the Prairie Big Band, directed by Don Bates.

The band is also home for the Prairie Schooners (Dixieland) and several woodwind and brass ensembles.

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Students younger than 19 as of Dec. 31 are eligible to submit essays to the Eden Prairie Optimist Essay Contest.

The topic for the 700-800 word essays is “How My Education is the Key to a Successful Future.” The deadline for submissions is Jan. 28, 2011.

Essays will be judged in categories of grades 4-6, grades 7-9 and grades 1012. First, second and third place in each category will receive $50, $40 and $30 gift certificates respectively. The overall winner’s essay will be submitted to the Optimist International Essay Contest for 2011 for a chance to win a college scholarship of up to $6,000.

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A special section on Senior Living

Seniors and boomers see the home as the center of the family Boomers are happy where they live and like what their communities offer, enjoy being near friends and family, and appreciate access to shopping, social

opportunities and healthcare, according to a poll from AARP. Just like previous generations, they plan to stay in their homes and commu-

nities. More than eight in 10 Boomers and effectively nine in 10 people 65+ report they want to stay in their current homes for as long as possible, according to the poll released in conjunction with the unveiling of two national contestwinning room makeovers.

The makeovers showcase how two of a home’s key rooms can be updated not only to be fresher and more appealing but also to be easier to use.

Most Boomers already have a few basic elements in their homes that can help the homes age gracefully with their occupants, the poll reports. Eight in ten Boomers and almost nine in ten Americans over 65 have homes with two of the key elements of comfortable living at any age or ability. Eighty-two percent have a full bath on the main level of their home and 81% have a bedroom or a room on the main floor that could become a bedroom if they were injured or wanted to downsize from multi-floor living.

“Far too often a person has to break a leg or contract a serious illness to discover that the home they love could restrict their comfortable lifestyle,” said Elinor Ginzler, AARP Senior Vice President for Livable Communities. “A few tweaks to key rooms and entrances when boomers and empty nesters are already remodeling can make a standard home more user-friendly for anyone at any age or ability.”

To prove that point, AARP launched its “Recession Remodel” room makeover contest last year intending to show that even in a recession, bathrooms and kitchens can be updated not only to be more attractive but also to make the home more comfortable and efficient now and in the future. The final makeovers of the winning rooms — a farm house kitchen outside Charlotte, North Carolina and a Snohomish, Washington bath – are being revealed today with before and after photos and videos at www.aarp.org/remodel.

Both makeovers employed universal design, a design approach that assures a room or home is easily used by anyone of any

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Five steps to create and keep a holiday budget

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“While it isn’t the most festive way to spend an evening, sit yourself down with a calculator and crunch the numbers, because challenging economic times mean that few people can afford to spend with abandon,” said Dana Badgerow, president and CEO of the BBB. “Building a budget and sticking to it over the holidays is the best way to get your new year off to a good start.”

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Unless you’re among a select group of people, sitting down and creating a budget does not sound like much holiday fun. Senior citizens and Baby Boomers love to be able to do something special for their children and grandchildren during the holidays.

Nevertheless, in tough economic times, the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) advises that taking the time to map out your spending in November will help ease the strain of a holiday financial hangover in January.

According to a survey by Consumer Reports, shoppers planned on spending about $699 over the holidays last year, but, in a follow-up survey, admitted to actually spending closer to an average of $811 – 16 percent more than planned.

Creating a budget, and being disciplined

and estimate how much you’re willing to spend for each. This includes presents for family, friends and coworkers.

Also consider the cost for holiday cards and postage.

- Entertaining - Entertaining is big over the holidays. Think about who you’ll be having over and also budget for any food or beverages you might need to bring to someone else’s party. Also consider the costs for eating out and going to the movies—both popular expenses over the holidays.

- Decorations - Take stock of what you already own and then consider any additional spending you might need to make for a tree, lights, ornaments, wrapping paper, etc.

- Travel - If you’re heading out of Budget continues page 17

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A special section on Senior Living

Do you know your family history? Discover it using these tips (NewsUSA) - Have you ever wondered about your heritage or ancestry? If so, you’re not alone. Research shows that 78 percent of Americans are interested in discovering their family history.

Many families will gather this month for holiday celebrations. This is an excellent time to talk with elderly relatives and record historical information on your family.

If you’re ready to uncover the hidden treasures of your family tree, there’s no time like the present to unearth the past. Ancestry.com, a Web site that specializes in aggregating historical records, offers these tips: - Start with what you know. The best place to start your family history journey is with information you already

have. Write down what you know about your ancestors, and talk to family members.

- Organize your family tree.

Organizing your family tree can seem daunting, but software or the Internet can streamline the process..

- Decide which ancestor or branch of your tree you want to research. Once you have organized your family tree, decide what direction you would like to take your research. Which ancestor have you always wanted to know more about? Which branch of your family tree has gaps in it? Are there any family mysteries you would like to solve?

- Search family history records.

Researching your family history has never been easier. A simple online

search can help you find family members in historical censuses, military and immigration records and old newspaper articles. Use these records to trace your family history.

- Connect with others researching their family history. Family history is a growing hobby, and several Web sites offer message boards where users post questions and offer advice. Lots of people with experience in family history

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are happy to offer free advice and help, and who knows, you might even connect with a distant cousin.

For more information to help you begin your family history, visit www.Ancestry.com.

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standing work and the generous support from all the companies involved,” said Ginzler. “These makeovers demonstrate what homeowners can do when they finally get around to remodeling. With a

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little extra thought and design help, their new room can not only be more comfortable and reflect their style, it can make them ready for whatever surprises life may bring.”

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town for the holidays, consider the cost of travel including any car maintenance or pet boarding if applicable.

- Charitable Donations - The holidays are a time of giving, so budget in how much you plan on donating to a worthy cause. You can learn more about being a savvy donor from the BBB Wise Giving Alliance at bbb.org/charity.

Step Four: Revisit, evaluate and revise your budget along the way.

Once you’ve added up your income and your expenses, it’s time to compare.

If more is going out than coming in, it’s time to go back over your budget and pare down expenses. Consider giving fewer gifts or less expensive ways of entertaining. Last year’s decorations

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are also probably just fine.

Once you’ve balanced your budget, revisit it frequently over the holidays to make sure you’re sticking to it. You might find that you over estimated in some categories and underestimated in others.

Step Five: Reward yourself. Work into your budget a small reward that you can earn if you meet your goals. If you don’t meet your goals, you can guess where that money is going instead: Paying off your credit card bill in January.

More advice on saving money over the holidays is available online at bbb.org/us/consumer-tips-holiday.

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Heritage of Edina is proud to present its 5-star senior/assisted living community.

Outstanding Staff

800 Years of Experience Heritage of Edina is proud of it’s almost 50 year history of taking care of the Elderly. Not only is there an unmatched blend of historic elegance in all of the antique (very user friendly) furnishings but the exceptional staff that has stayed with Heritage of Edina for many years and represents many different backgrounds. Just as the Residents make this their home, so have the staff found a home for their chosen career. Eighty-six employees have worked here for over 5 years for a combined total of 800 years of experience. A young man that has worked at Heritage of Edina for 20 years has said that with all of his family in another country, he loves coming to work because all of the Residents are like family and makes him feel at home. He also enjoys working with his co-workers who make him feel the same way.

One thing that really stands out at Heritage of Edina is that every department has a specific uniform that they wear to insure professionalism, neatness and cleanliness. This is also a safety factor for the Residents, so that even if they cannot read the name tag, they know that particular person is a staff member and what department they represent. One

Office Staff

Activities Staff

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tenance Crew Painter & Main

example is that all nurses are in white, which is something the elderly can relate to and have learned to trust.

Some of the employees drive 80 to 100 miles every day round trip to work, and have been doing it for 20 to 30 years. The dedication they have to keep the buildings in good condition and the business office running smoothly is so that the Residents have a wonderful place to live. The nurses who have been here for 15 to 25 years love caring for the Residents and making sure they are all okay.

In every department we have directors that have worked here for over 10 years, so they know and understand the Heritage of Edina Creed that was written by Wayne Field, Founder, and the philosophy of “Reverence for Life”.

We have received so many letters of “Thanks” from families throughout these many years, complimenting the staff on the good care their loved one was given during the time they spent with us. This is what keeps us all working harder to make the lives of our Residents as happy as possible when they are here.

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Heritage of Edina, Inc. To make reservations for a tour and complimentary lunch call 952-920-9145

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Eden Prairie’s Xiotech joins server coalition An Eden Prairie technology company, Xiotech, Corporation joined with four other tech companies Wednesday to form a coalition focused on improving Virtual Desktop Infrastructures. VDI’s are basically the community servers that many offices and businesses use to make all their computers work together.

The VDI Coalition will try to find the best approaches to reduce risk and problems associated with these computer systems in hopes of making them more adoptable.

Loon elected Assistant Majority Leader State Representative Jenifer Loon was elected Assistant Majority Leader by the House Republican Caucus on Dec. 1. She will join Speaker of the House Kurt Zellers and Majority Leader Matt Dean in

leading the Minnesota House of Representatives. Loon, a government affairs consultant residing in Eden Prairie, is in her second term as a state representative. She represents House District 42B, which includes most of Eden Prairie. Loon encourages constituents to contact her with questions or opinions about state legislature issues.

Info: rep.jenifer.loon@house.mn.

Caregiver support group A Caregiver Support Group meeting

will be 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 16, at Prairie Adult Care at 16200 Berger Drive in Eden Prairie.

The support group helps caregivers learn healthy decision-making and coping skills. The meeting will be facilitated

by LeeAnn Eiden from Senior Community Services.

Prairie Adult Care also provides free respite care for care receivers with advance reservations in their licensed daycenter.

Info: prairieadultcare.com or call 952949-3126.

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Join us for worship this Christmas Christmas Eve, Friday, Dec. 24 2 PM Family Worship 4 PM “A Common Thread�

An expressive retelling of the Christmas Story through music, drama, narration and multi-media

8 PM Traditional Lessons and Carols 10 PM Traditional Lessons and Carols

Christmas Day, Saturday, Dec. 25 10 AM Traditional Lessons and Carols Westwood Lutheran Church, ELCA, is an open, afďŹ rming and inclusive church welcoming all who seek God 9001 Cedar Lake Road | St. Louis Park, MN | 952-545-5623 www.westwoodlutheran.org

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Edina Community Lutheran Church GLBT-friendly since 1985 4113 W. 54th St. Edina, MN 2 blocks west of France Ave. www.eclc.org Find us on Facebook at “ Bonfire on Wednesdays�

12-15-10 A New Way to Church

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PUBLIC SAFETY MOA launches public awareness campaign Mall of America in Bloomington has launched a public awareness campaign in partnership with the U.S. Department

of Homeland Security, encouraging guests to identify and report indicators of any type of threat.

Campaign messages will be visible – reaching more than 10 million visitors during the holidays – in Mall of America common areas through traditional and digital

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 8600 E. Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington, MN 55438 www.peacebloomington.org 952-944-6510 Pastor Mark Nelson

Christmas Eve Services Friday, December 24th - 3:30 and 5:00 pm

signs. The implementation of the campaign at Mall of America, and eventually throughout the state, encourages the public and employees to identify and report anything that may be seen as a threat.

U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen applauded the mall for its continued commitment to safety.

“Mall of America has made great efforts to ensure the safety and security of the Mall’s many visitors and staff,” Paulsen said. The mall’s campaign is an example of its proactive approach to safety and its commitment to protecting its visitors, he added.

As we watch the candles burn so bright, WeÕ re reminded of the star on that first Christmas night.

And as we bask in its warmth and glow, We’re reminded of the good folks that we’ve come to know.

Christmas Day Saturday, December 25th - 9:30 am

St. George’s Episcopal Church 5224 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park 952.926.1646 www.stgeorgesonline.org CHRISTMAS EVE

CHRISTMAS DAY

4:00 pm Family Eucharist 10:30 pm Festival Eucharist

10:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite 1

The Rev. Paul Allick

Regular Sunday Services 8:00 and 10:15 am Education for all ages 9:15 am

Friday, December 24

Church of St. Joseph 1310 Mainstreet • Hopkins, MN 55343 952-935-0111 www.stjoeshopkins.org

Christmas Friday, December 24 4:00 and 10:00 pm Saturday, December 25 8:30 and 10:30 am (No 4:30 pm Mass)

New Year’s (Not a Holy Day of Obligation)

Saturday, January 1 - 8:00 am

Christmas Creche Display December 11, 2010 through January 9, 2011

Within Our Darkest Night Sunday, December 12 9:00 a.m. Service of Lessons and Carols 10:30 a.m. Progressive Living Waters Service Sunday, December 19 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Services—Children’s Pageant Friday, December 24 4:00 p.m. Family Friendly Candlelight Service 11:00 p.m. Candlelight Service Richfield United Methodist Church 5835 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis 612-861-6086, www.richfieldumc.org

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EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY – DEC. 9 THROUGH DEC. 15 THURSDAY

9 Noon Rotary speaker: Jim Lockman Where: Bearpath Country Club, 18100 Bearpath Trail, Eden Prairie When: noon Info: xr.com/noonrotary

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

10 Eden Prairie Boys Basketball vs. Bloomington Jefferson Where: Eden Prairie High School, 17185 Valley View Road When: 7:15 p.m.

Info: 952-975-8000

SUNDAY

11 Eden Prairie Boys Hockey vs. Hermantown Where: Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road When: 3 p.m.

Info: 952-949-8470

12 Just Friends Big Band Where: Edinborough Park Amphitheater, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina When: 7 p.m.

Info: 952-833-9540

MONDAY

TUESDAY

13 Planning Commission meeting Where: City Center 8080 Mitchell Road When: 7 p.m.

Info: 952-949-8300

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School Board meeting

Job Transition Group meeting

Where: Administrative Services Center, 8100 School Road When: 4 p.m.

Info: edenpr.org

Where: St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 13600 Technology Drive When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Info: www.standrewlu.org

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Call 952-392-6800 or download a form. Go to www.mnsun.com, click on “Advertising” tab, scroll down to “Sun Announcement forms” and click on the form you require.

WEDDING ECKERSON – HEDWAL Samantha Eckerson, daughter of Randy and Nancy Eckerson of Rochester, MN, and Evan Hedwall, son of Ken and Sherry Hedwall of Edina, were married on July 18th at the Plummer House of the Arts in Rochester, MN. Sammie has a graduate degree from MSU/Mankato and is currently substitute teaching. Evan graduated cum laude from MSU/ Mankato with a degree in International Business and

works at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. They will be moving to Mankato, MN after the first of the year where Sammie will begin employment at MSU/Mankato and Evan will pursue his MBA.

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RELIGION Free flu shot clinic at Grace Church Grace Church and Fairview Health Services will be partnering in a free flu

CALVARY UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Reverend Thomas Andrews - Pastor

8800 Nicollet Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420

(952) 888-0215 SERVICE TIMES

shot clinic 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, at Grace Church. The church is located at 9301 Eden Prairie Road, and those attending should enter through Door 4.

There will be 500 vaccines available

Richfield United Methodist Church 5835 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls 612-861-6086

9:00 Sanctuary Worship 10:30 Living Waters

Pax Christi Catholic Community www.paxchristi.com

Weekend Masses Saturday Sunday

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THURSDAY

Pastors: Elizabeth Macaulay, Max Richter, Phillip Nguyen

7:30 PM EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES

www.richfieldumc.org

St. Mark’s United Church of Christ Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:55 a.m.

All are welcome.

Make us your home.

www.stmarksuccmn.org 8630 Xerxes Ave. So. Bloomington, MN

Unitarian Universalist Nurture Your Spirit

Sunday, Dec. 12 10:30 am

Music Sunday Sonja Johnston, Minister of Music Nursery, Children’s & Teen Programs, 10:30am Minnesota Valley Fellowship 10715 Zenith Ave. So., Blmgtn

952-884-8956 www.mnvalleyuu.org

St. Alban’s

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

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

Weekday Masses Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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

www.stalbansedina.org Come Grow With Us In Christ

All are Welcome!

Mount Olivet Lutheran Church 50th Street between James & Knox Ave. So., P Minneapolis 612-926-7651 • www.mtolivet.org

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

Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.

8:45 a.m.

Traditional Service

10:00 a.m.

Contemporary Service with Sunday School

Sunday Mornings 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 am and 12 noon

Sunday Church School 9:00, 10:00 & 11:00 am

The program is 6-6:30p.m. the third Thursday of most months. Attendees are provided a free dinner and a chance to select free gently used clothing, bedding and diapers.

Info: atgrace.com or 952-926-1884.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF PEACE

Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church

12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie Father Patrick Kennedy, Pastor

Progressive Christian Worship

SUNDAY

at the clinic for ages 3 and up. The goal is to supply flu vaccinations to the uninsured.

The free clinic is being given in conjunction with the Grace Church Community Dinner and Clothing Closet.

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

Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 am Education For All ages 9:45 am Nursery Provided Pastors: Don Eslinger, Otis P. Borop

www.nhylandsumc.org

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

Pastor Mark Nelson 952-944-6510

Saturdays, 5:00 p.m.

Chapel Service

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Holy Communion 8:30 am & 12:45 pm Paul M. Youngdahl, D.D. Senior Pastor

76 St. at Newton Ave. Richfield, MN 612·866·8449 woodlakechurch.org

www.good.org

6345 Xerxes Av. So. • Richfield A Place Where You Matter!

Sunday School All Ages 9:00 am Coffee & Fellowship 10 am Worship 10:30 am Nursery Provided Pastor: Rev. Barbara Moore

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To List Your

Worship Schedule call 952-392-6875

Nursery Provided

HOUSE OF PRAYER LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday Morning Schedule Sunday Worship 9:40 AM Sunday School & Adult Education 10:40 AM 6th-12th Grade Sunday Music 10:40-11:30 AM

We Are A Reconciling Congregation Events - Calendar - Sermons

Worship & Education – 9:00 & 10:30 am

Wednesday Evening Simple Suppers 5:30-6:15 PM Confirmation, God Squad & Music School 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study 6:30 PM

Nursery Provided

Sunday, December 12 - Festival of Carols

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

3:25 PM Pre-Service Music / 4:00 PM Festival of Carols www.house-of-prayer.com

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

State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Drippin Wet Studios State the address of the principal place of business.

7120 Green Ridge Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55346 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name.

FireWire USA music publishing, LLC 7120 Green Ridge Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55346 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

FILED: Nov 04, 2010 /s/ James Gassmann, Member (Dec 2 & 9, 2010) d4- Drippin Wet Studios

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

State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Peg Head Records State the address of the principal place of business.

7120 Green Ridge Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55346 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name.

FireWire USA music publishing, LLC 7120 Green Ridge Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55346 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

FILED: Nov 04, 2010 /s/ James Gassmann, Member (Dec 2 & 9, 2010) d4- Peg Head Records

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

State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: The Best Assistant State the address of the principal place of business.

2638 Queen Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name.

Kameron D. Alexander 2638 Queen Ave.N., Minneapolis, MN 55411 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

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Incoming Eden Prairie mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens makes opening comments at the Eden Prairie Foundation’s grant breakfast, when five local organizations receive more than $11,000 in funding from the foundation.

Tyra-Lukens is on the foundation’s board of directors. (Photo by Paul Groessel • Sun Newspapers)

Grants FROM PAGE 1 The foundation was formed in 1981 and has been offering grants in the fall and spring.

Fall 2010 grant recipients • The PROP Shop ($4,000) Deb Karulf of PROP Shop said the nonprofit is a hybrid organization.

It’s a store that sells furniture, household items and clothing, and the store’s profits go toward donating other household items for individuals in need.

Deb Karulf The grant money of the PROP Shop went toward 25 mattresses and 25 box springs for those without beds.

“We had a need of over 106 beds and nothing in our coffers, and because of you, we were able to give away over 25 beds to families in need and was over 25 Victoria Bomben percent of our need just of the PROP Shop for this month,” Karulf said.

Since 2007, the shop has helped more than 1,000 families.

• City of Eden Prairie – Eden Prairie Art Center ($1,060) The Art Center offers an array of programs that cover a variety of art forms and ability levels.

Opening May 2009 and offering classes to more than 600 students, a previous Eden Prairie Foundation grant has been instrumental in the center’s success, said Lindsey Danhauser, Art Center coordinator.

There are also artists Lindsey Danhauser who come to the Art of the Arts Center Center during open studio hours to work.

“With the grant money that we are receiving today, we are purchasing easels and spotlights to strengthen our painting programs,” Danhauser said.

The center has acrylic, oil and watercolor painting programs, she said and offers drawing programs for six-yearolds to seniors.

• Friendship Ventures ($2,300) The group is a nonprofit organization that offers summer camps, winter camps and other temporary care programs for individuals with special needs.

The organization wants to provide new activities to visitors Mary Beth Schleif whenever they can, of Friendship grants coordinator Mary Ventures Beth Schleif said, and with the grant money, Friendship Ventures will purchase new bicycles.

They’ll purchase a two-seat bicycle and two three-wheel bicycles for its campers and visitors at the Eden Wood location in Eden Prairie, Schleif said.

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Mary Beth Schleif (left) of Friendship Ventures talks about the three bikes the organization will purchase with the Eden Prairie Foundation’s grant money. The new bikes will give individuals with special needs an opportunity to ride a bike when they otherwise could not. (Photo by Paul Groessel • Sun Newspapers)

Grants FROM PAGE 24 “It’s an experience they might not have otherwise, because they really just don’t have the coordination to ride a regular two-wheeler. So, we’re really excited to have these new bikes and begin to be able to offer this opportunity to our participants,” Schleif said.

• Meals on Wheels of Eden Prairie ($850) Tom Meehan, Interim Director of Meals on Wheels Eden Prairie, said his group would buy a new computer for the program.

The goal of Meals on Wheels Tom Meehan is to serve hot, of Meels on Wheels nutritionally balanced meals to homebound people.

It’s not a function of age, but most are older citizens, Meehan said.

The computer will help organize kitchen meal preparations and routes for drivers.

Some examples of assistance Meals on Wheels has recently provided include serving a meal for an individual in hospice care, serving a meal for someone recovering from surgery and even getting help for someone who was unable to stand up.

“What it does is gives a lot of these clients we have social contact with someone, and it might be the only live person they talk to in a day,” Meehan said.

• Teens Alone ($3,000) Lydia Kihm, Executive Director of Teens Alone, said the city, school district and community support the organization, which provides free counseling Lydia Kihm for Eden Prairie of Teens Alone teens and their families, Kihm said.

The counseling and support ranges from situations of when things are “blowing up at home” or grades are dropping a little bit to helping homeless teens.

Out of 250 young people the group saw last year, about 90 were from Eden Prairie and about half of the 90 were homeless or at-risk of homelessness, Kihm said.

Funds from the grant will go toward five laptops and software for the teen and family crisis center.

Kihm said Teens Alone is also starting a suburban home host program, she said.

“You got an empty bedroom.

You like teenagers. You would like to be a host family. We would place one of these young people in your home,” Kihm said.

The organization would case manage the teenager, but the host family would help that person along the way.

Info: edenprairiefoundation. org.

The average-priced home is $334,500, and with a zero levy increase, that home would pay an additional $19 in taxes, according to the city.

The budget includes a 2 percent wage increase for city staff, step wage increases, health insurance and FICA and pension funds, for a total increase of approximately $679,000.

City staff and the Budget Advisory Committee recommended the wage increase.

“The wages, we think, are very important,” Interim City Manager Jay Lotthammer said during a workshop before the regular meeting Tuesday.

Lotthammer said they recognized the employee’s past reductions and contributions, and the decision to increase wages is market-driven and would encourage employees to keep working with the city.

Lotthammer compared recent Eden Prairie wage increases to other metro area cities.

Although Eden Prairie city worker’s wage increases lagged compared to other cities, according to the data presented, Mayor Phil Young and Councilmember Brad Aho said it’s difficult to compare to other cities since there was no comparison of actual salaries, just percentage changes.

Budget cuts Since the budget is flat but includes wage increases, there must be budget cuts.

Those cuts proposed by staff include reduction in severance pay for employees, facilities efficiencies, turnover of two police officers, reduction in street maintenance and conducting the deer management program in three-year intervals.

The proposed cuts would also include reducing the city’s Fourth of July celebration to the headline music performer and fireworks and removing the daytime activities and entertainment.

Those, and several other cuts, are expected to save just over $679,000.

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Tax distribution and estimated tax amounts

approved budget for 2011 (and the $1.3 million deficit) was based on revenue from the slow development that has predominated the last couple of years.

Property taxes are split between school district, city, county and other government bodies.

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The following breakdown was provided by the city of Eden Prairie.

Where taxes go (for average-priced home) • City – 25 percent • Schools – 33 percent • Hennepin County – 35 percent • Other – 7 percent.

Info: edenprairie.org.

Deficit impacts The original projected deficit for end of year 2010 was $975,000.

However, through October, there was more development revenue and community center revenue than expected, so the actual deficit is expected to change, according to the city.

That unexpected revenue could mean the city doesn’t have to dip into the Budget Stabilization Fund for 2010 as initially budgeted, Aho said during the meeting.

The budget stabilization fund (often referred to as a rainy day fund or emergency fund) is expected to have a balance around $5 million at the end of this year.

Councilmember Ron Case said he went into the meeting expecting to approve some kind of levy increase to prevent dipping into that budget stabilization fund, but with the unexpected revenue this year and a possibility of more development revenue next year, he was willing to compromise.

With the flat levy and budget, the deficit could increase to $1.3 million by the end of 2011.

However, that is based on a conservative estimate, according to Lotthammer.

Development has increased lately, and city revenue has increased with it, but the

Before voting on the proposed zero levy and zero budget, Councilmember Kathy Nelson said she would like to have a relatively small levy increase to pay for the fire department’s proposed duty crew, which costs an estimated $240,000.

She said it has been held off before, and she wanted to see it started by September or October of next year.

Case said he was for the duty crew and thinks it’s needed, but the increase would be so nominal that the city may be able to find another way to fund it sometime next year.

He didn’t want to add that cost to the tax levy at this point, especially if there’s another unexpected increase in revenue from developments and fees.

Aho agreed, saying the duty crew is important, but now wouldn’t be the right time to fund it.

A duty crew is a new personnel model the city is considering implementing next year, one that keeps a crew of firefighters at the Eden Prairie fire stations at all times.

The fire department currently operates with a paid-oncall system and began working on the duty crew proposal in 2008.

The duty crew would have some fire fighters posted at fire stations at all times, rather than having all crewmembers on-call during weekends or only full-time staff at fire stations during typical business hours.

The duty crew would lower response times to fire calls, Fire Chief George Esbensen has said, and make responses more predictable for everyone involved.

The budget also left out the addition of two new police officers to hire next year. That would have cost approximately $156,000.

SUN SPORTS

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Two of the state’s top-ranked girls basketball squads will battle at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10.

Defending state Class 4A champion Lakeville North will host second-ranked Eden Prairie in a non-conference game.

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Carr lends basketball expertise to Eagle girls program New EP head coach has wealth of returning talent

Those players are 5-foot-8 junior guard Shayne Mullaney, 6-2 junior forward Jackie Johnson and 5-11 senior guard Morgan Van Riper-Rose.

“Shayne has great versatility in the backcourt and is tough mentally and physically,” said Carr. “Jackie is strong inside but can do a lot of different things for us.”

Johnson averaged two blocks per game as a sophomore and finished with 250 rebounds.

“Morgan is an excellent outside shooter and can stretch opposing defenses,” said Carr. “Both Morgan and Shayne are excellent three-point shooters.”

Taylor Uhl, a 5-8 senior guard, might have as much athleticism as any member of the Eden Prairie squad. Uhl was an All-State soccer player who led the Eagles to a state championship this fall.

She earned the state’s Ms. Soccer award.

BY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS Chris Carr has a wealth of basketball knowledge to share with young players after starring for Southern Illinois in college and competing six seasons in the NBA. Carr, 36, hopes to pass along some of that expertise to members of the Eden Prairie girls basketball team he has been hired to coach.

Carr was a second-round draft choice of the Phoenix Suns after completing his collegiate career at Southern Illinois. He went on to play with other NBA teams such as the Timberwolves (three seasons), New Jersey, Chicago and Boston.

After his NBA career ended, the Eden Prairie resident decided to help young people learn how to play the game and created 43 Hoops Basketball Academy, now located in Hopkins.

Carr has taken over the Eden Prairie heading coaching duties from Clayton Hargrove, who retired after last season.

Hargrove left an abundance of talent behind. And Carr is hoping to get the most out of those veteran players.

Eden Prairie returns six of its top 10 scorers from last season’s 21-7 team.

“This group will win 20 games this season,” said Carr. “So, far I have had a lot of fun working these girls.

“I was the Eden Prairie traveling girls basketball program director at one time and know many of our players because I followed them since they played on our Eden Prairie fifth/sixth-grade team.”

Those young Eagle traveling players have developed into top-notch talent at the high school level.

EPHS reached the Class 4A, Section 2 semifinals last season before losing 7257 to Chaska. The Eagles defeated Bloomington Jefferson 64-23 in the quarterfinals.

During the regular season, Eden Prairie tied with Chaska and Kennedy for second place in the Lake Conference at 12-4. League champion Lakeville North went 16-0.

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Eden Prairie guard Aubrey Davis (3) pulls down a rebound against Hill-Murray during a 59-45 loss in the Breakdown Tip-Off Classic Dec. 4 at Hopkins Lindbergh Center. Jackie Johnson and Morgan Van Riper-Rose led Eden Prairie (2-1) with 13 points each. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer) Eden Prairie opened this season with victories over Prior Lake and Bloomington Kennedy.

Eden Prairie will compete in the new Lake Conference this season against Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Wayzata.

Veteran squad Carr likes his team’s chances to flourish this season.

The Eagles have a veteran team led by a trio of players who each averaged about 15 points per game last season.

One newcomer should add strength to the Eagle lineup. Aubrey Davis, a 5-7 senior guard, moved to Eden Prairie after an all-conference season at Bloomington Kennedy.

“Aubrey gives us another scorer and senior leader,” said Carr. “She mixes in well with our returning players.”

Other Eagle varsity team members are 5-5 senior guard Megan Foreman, 5-8 senior forward Karly Knutson, 5-8 junior guard Carly Tibbetts, 5-6 senior guard Mindy McGrew, 5-11 junior forward Rebecca Sparkman, 5-9 senior forward Kaylee Damasin and 5-11 senior forward Claire Willeck.

Eden Prairie defeated Prior Lake 7758 in the opener Nov. 30.

Five Eagle players scored in double figures – Mullaney (18 points), Johnson (16), Davis (15), Van Riper-Rose (13) and Uhl (10).

Eden Prairie defeated Bloomington Kennedy 61-56 Dec. 3.

Eden Prairie’s balanced attack featured Mullaney (15 points), Riper-Rose (14), Davis (11), Johnson (10), Tibbetts (seven) and Willeck (four).

Eden Prairie will battle defending Class 4A champion Lakeville North at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, on the road.

The Eagles host Holy Family at 7 p.m.

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Allie LaCombe The Eden Prairie senior forward scored four goals, including a pure hat trick, to spark the Eagles to a 64 girls hockey victory over Mounds View. LaCombe also scored twice in a 2-2 tie with Irondale. She has signed to play hockey at Syracuse University in 2011-12.

Rachel Bootsma Bootsma, an Eden Prairie junior, is the national high school record holder in the 100-yard backstroke. Bootsma broke a national interscholastic record in that event with a time of 51.53 seconds in the state Class AA finals Nov. 20 at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. She also won the 100 butterfly.

Katie Bootsma The Eden Prairie senior swimmer placed high in several events at the state Class AA meet. She finished fourth in the 100 backstroke and placed sixth in the 200 individual medley. She was also a member of the gold medal-winning 200 medley relay team.

Shayne Mullaney The Eagle junior guard scored 18 points to help Eden Prairie open its girls basketball season with a 77-58 victory over Prior Lake Nov. 30.

Mullaney was an all-conference performer last season while averaging 15 points per game.

Rumeal Harris The Eden Prairie senior defensive back and wide receiver was one of six Eagle football players to receive All-Lake Conference honors. Harris is a multi-sport athlete and was All-State in track and field last spring. The football team was 92 this season and reached the state Class 5A quarterfinals before losing 13-10 to Brainerd.

(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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Honors, scholarship offers pile up for Larson EP running back is already preparing for senior football season

BY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS It has been more than a month since Eden Prairie’s football season ended with a 13-10 loss to Brainerd in the state Class 5A semifinals.

Since then, individual honors have been coming in for members of the Eagle football team that was 9-2 and won the Section 6 title.

Junior running back Andrew Larson is prominent among the award winners.

He was named All-Lake Conference, AllMetro and All-State after rushing for 1,698 yards and scoring 21 touchdowns.

His numbers would have been even more impressive if he hadn’t missed 1 1/2 games because of injury.

Larson had another strong effort in the Eagles’ loss to Brainerd, gaining 169 yards on 35 carries. He also scored a touchdown.

But it is the touchdown that he didn’t score early in the fourth quarter against Brainerd that has Larson working hard to make his senior season even better.

“Brainerd played a good game against us, but we didn’t capitalize on our scoring chances,” said Larson. “I should have scored on that fourth-and-goal play at the Brainerd 2, and that touchdown would have put us ahead 17-7.

“I’m already looking forward to next season. We have a lot of sophomores and juniors in the weight room getting ready for next fall.”

Larson will also play boys lacrosse for the Eagles in the spring.

“I play defender and midfielder in lacrosse,” said Larson. “Last season was my first in that sport, but I enjoyed the experience. Lacrosse is a good conditioner to keep me in shape.”

Larson is already one of the top college running back recruits in the state.

The 5-foot-10, 185-pound Larson has heard from Division I schools such as Wisconsin, Stanford, Minnesota, Iowa St. and Harvard.

Colleges are not only intrigued by Larson’s prowess on the field but also by his off-field achievements. Larson maintains a 3.9 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale.

“Getting the chance to play a sport I love like football in college has been one of my goals,” said Larson. “And to have a school pay for my scholarship makes it even better.

Eden Prairie junior running back Andrew Larson leaps through a hole during a victory over Edina this season. Larson finished with 1,689 yards rushing and scored 21 touchdowns while gaining All-Lake Conference, All-Metro and All-State honors. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer) “I might pursue a business degree in college.”

Larson believes his football skills improved considerably in the past year.

As a sophomore, he broke into the varsity lineup and was a member of the Eagles’ state runner-up team.

“I worked out very hard between my sophomore and junior seasons,” said Larson. “I got quicker and much stronger.

“By last summer, I lowered my 40yard dash time to 4.43 seconds.”

Eden Prairie head football coach Mike Grant has watched Larson develop into one of the elite high school runners in the state.

“You could tell Andrew had talent as a sophomore,” said Grant. “He made big plays for us and rushed for over 200 yards in one game. He played quite bit in the state tournament that season.

“Andrew has the speed to finish off runs and is one of the reasons why we scored so many touchdowns this season.”

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Eagle hockey teams retain high rankings No. 3 EPHS boys squad opens with dominating wins over AV, Jefferson

BY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS Eden Prairie High School’s boys and girls hockey squads are living up to their high state rankings.

The Eagles’ boys team is rated third in the state and has a 2-0 record.

Eden Prairie opened with a 6-3 victory over Apple Valley Dec. 2 at Eden Prairie Community Center Arena.

Kyle Rau, Luc Gerdes and David Rath scored two goals each for the winners.

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Eagle senior goalie Andrew Ford made 20 saves.

Eden Prairie was equally effective during an 8-1 victory over Bloomington Jefferson Dec. 4 at Bloomington Ice Garden.

Nick Seeler scored with assists from Kyle Rau and Mark Rath as the Eagles and Jaguars were tied 1-1 after one period.

Eden Prairie broke the game open in the second period scoring five times. Kyle Rau scored twice and Gerde, Mark Rath and David Rath scored once each.

The Eagles added goals in the final period from Kyle Rau and Seeler. Mark Rath, Gerdes and Curt Rau had assists. Ford finished with 21 saves.

Eden Prairie hosts Hermantown at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11.

Girls hockey Eden Prairieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s girls hockey squad is also enjoying success. The Eagles are 6-0-1 and ranked 10th in the state.

Eden Prairie defeated Champlin Park 5-2 Dec. 2 on goals from Tess Roehl, Lauren McMahon, Allie LaCombe, Alex Mikle and Becky Sear.

Eagle goaltender McKenzie Johnson finished with 18 saves.

Eden Prairie edged Hill-Murray 3-1 Nov. 30 as Allie LaCombe scored twice.

Alison Peluso had the other Eagle score.

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SHORTS Eden Prairie All-Lake football selections Six members of the Eden Prairie High School football team were named All-Lake Conference.

Junior running back Andrew Larson, senior defensive end Adam Bray, senior defensive back Grayson Levine, senior defensive back Rumeal Harris, senior offensive guard T.J. Woodrow and senior quarterback Brian Athey were honored by the conference.

Levine was also selected to the AllState football team sponsored by the Minnesota Vikings and the Minnesota Army National Guard.

Eden Prairie placed second in the Lake Conference before winning the Class 5A, Section 6 title. The Eagles finished 9-2 after losing 13-10 to Brainerd in the state quarterfinals.

Youth basketball team takes second at tourney Eden Prairieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 6A traveling boys basketball team finished second in the recent Maple Grove tournament.

Seventeen teams competed.

Eden Prairie team members are Steven Miner, Emmett Belongie, Adam Ryski, Derek Drees, Erick Kidd, Carlos Williams, Jordan Kidd, Blake Mattson and Paul Stanke.

The coaches are Andy Mattson and Mark Miner.

Figure skating shows in January and March Eden Prairie Figure Skating Club (EPFSC) will be involved in several upcoming events.

Local skaters are preparing for the 31st annual Northland Competition in Duluth during January.

EPFSC will present its annual ice show â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Little Mermaidâ&#x20AC;? March 25-27 at Eden Prairie Community Center Arena.

Registration deadline for the EPFSC is Dec. 11.

More information is available online at www.edenprairiefsc.org.

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: Please e-mail all Eden Prairie sports shorts releases to gkleven@acnpapers.com or fax to sports editor Greg Kleven at 763-424-7388.

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Repair - Remodel WE DO IT ALL! Floors, painting, electrical Furnace, exterior & more 952-447-7864 Lic/Ins.

2070

Cabinetry & Counters

Cabinet Refinishing Like New! Reasonable $$ Expert/22Yrs 952-451-1600

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

2070

Cabinetry & Counters

KITCHEN RENAISSANCE

Craftsmen Inspired Design

Custom Cabinets-Remodel Kitchens-Bath-Additions Finish Trim-Tile 952-607-7413

2050

Building & Remodeling

763-586-0701

Carpet & Vinyl

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

952-898-4444

2050

Selling or Buying Gold & Silver

Building & Remodeling

2050

TheysonConstruction.com

Insurance

Business Services Building & Remodeling

Affordable Basement Finishing by Two Teacher Construct Inc.

Professionals you can trust to design & finish your basement. BBB 952-472-5670 Lic# 20073200 Baths/Kitchs/Bsmts crptry, cer tile, walls Lic 4614 I do My own work 612-968-2311

Office: 952-406-8613 Cell: 612-408-7882

2100

The Cement, Masonry, Origina The Waterproofing Origina

Since 1949

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

• Window & Door Replacement • Additions • Roofs • Basements • Garages • Decks • Siding

The Origina

Building & Remodeling

2050

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

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

QUALITY SERVICE • Since • 1949

Save Money – Call NOW! Lg Selection Exp. Installation

ARTHUR THEYSON CONSTRUCTION WORK GUARANTEED

WANTED

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

Carpet-Vinyl-Tile-Wood

kitchenrenaissance.com

2090

2100

The The Original Original

Refacing, new cabs/counters

A+ Rating with BBB

Professional Services

$0 Premium Medicare Insurance (Vets) Call Sue @ 952-686-1214

Carpet & Vinyl

2090

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

SERVICES & POLICIES

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

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

2000

• 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

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

612-986-1354

1550

$44

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

Delivery to your home or business. Call for details.

1505

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

FREE Prescription

1500

$50

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

EDEN PRAIRIE

HOW TO PAY

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

13 WEEK RUN!

$44

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

LOCATION

1090

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.

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

1030

BUSINESS SERVICES

952-392-6888

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

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

BY PHONE:

BY FAX:

BY MAIL:

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We Specialize In:

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

61

(MN# 20215366) •

BONDED • INSURED

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

Free Estimates

BUILD & DESIGN

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

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

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

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

BRICK, CONCRETE Glass Blk, Drain Tile Retaining Walls /Pavers 30 yrs New/Rpr “None too sm.” Ins'd 612-532-3978

Over 28 years of Experience 90+ YEARS OF GARDNER EXPERIENCE

Insurance Claims

CAMPBELL CONCRETE

•Steps •Walks •Aprons •Chimney Repair Free Estimates & Insured:

952-894-6226 / 612-239-3181

FREE ESTIMATES Insured, Bonded & Licensed No. 20011251

Joe 612-245-4439 (Hopkins)

WINDOWS/SIDING Family Owned & Operated Since 1949

Steps, Walks, Drives, Patios Chimney Repair.

No job to Sm. Lic/Bond/Ins

CAPSTONE BROS.

John 952-882-0775

CAPSTONE BROS.

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

2110

CONTRACTING, INC

Limited Offer

952-882-8888

Call today for your FREE Inspection!

Locally family owned. Insurance Specialists ACCREDITED BUSINESS

Call For Free Estimate www.WesternConstructionInc.com

www.capstonebros.com Lic. #20609967

Chimney & FP Cleaning

SWEEP • INSP. • REPAIR

• Roofing • Siding •INC Windows CONTRACTING,

Triple Glass for the Price of Double Glass

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

CONCRETE & MASONARY

Call for a free estimate

(952) 431-9970 or (612) 850-6335

Full Time • Professional Ser. Certified/ Registered / Insured 28 Yrs Exp. Don 952-933-8005

The Real

This space could be yours.

952-392-6888

29

30

Eden Prairie Sun-Current – Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010 – www.minnlocal.com

2130

Decks

2230

Flooring & Tile

Decks 3 & 4 Season Porches

Above & Beyond

Pool/Hot Tub Surrounds

Hardwood Floors Dustless Sanding, Refinishing, Installation. 763-862-1500

Jon Dimich Deck Creations

612-418-3677 Lic 20490464 www. jddeckcreations.com

2140

Doors & Windows

2150

Draperies & Window Trmnts

Custom Drapes, Blinds, Upholstery, Bedspreads, 35 yrs. Lake's 952-447-4655

Desperately Need Work!

2170

Drywall

Excel Drywall, LLC For All Your Drywall Needs. Free Est. No Job Too Small 30 yrs exp. Ins. 612-382-8980

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

Dan 651-235-7997 JTW Drywall Service Hang, Tape, Texture. Free est. Lic/Ins 612-282-3032 PINNACLE DRYWALL *Hang *Tape *Texture*Sand Quality Guar. Ins. 612-644-1879

2180

Electric Repairs

612-501-1093 WHY PAY MORE? Call Signature Electric Service Upgrades Remodeling Misc Wiring & More!

Owner / Operated Licensed/Bonded/Insured

ABLE TO WIRE NOW Kevter Construction

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

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

952-292-2349

2250

Furniture Repair

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

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

2260

Garage Door

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

651-457-7776

Nick 952-201-6956 Lic#CAO4854

No Job Too Small!!

Lew Electric: Resid & Comm.

Service, Service Upgrades, Remodels. Old or New Constr.

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

Master Electrician No Job Too Small Lic#CAO1753 952-239-1189 supertechelectricllc.com TEAM ELECTRIC www.teamelectricmn.com Lic/ins/bonded Res/Com All Jobs...All Sizes Free Est 952-758-7585 10% Off w/ad

2230

Flooring & Tile

#1 in Hardwood Refinishing

SANDMAN IS BEST!

sandmanjohansson.com low$$

A+ Angie's List 952-474-4355

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

Call 952-451-1037

*CERAMIC TILE 20 Yrs Exp – Free Ests!

Quality Work At A Fair Price!

Lindell Tile 612-396-5647

952-994-4303 George Elite Repair & Tile Regrout, Tile, Painting, Etc. We Do it All • Lowest Rates SANDING – REFINISHING Roy's Sanding Service Since 1951 CALL 952-888-9070

#BC20538329

MDH Lead Supervisor

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

schultzecontracting.com

2380

No job too small!!

Quality Work @ Competitive Prices!

Free Estimates.

Ray 612-281-7077 AP HANDYMAN, LLC Repair/ Remodel/ Build Insured/License #20626270

Randy

612-309-5396

HANDYMAN Carpentry, Remodeling, Repair & Painting Services.

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

HOME REPAIR Tile, Glass Block, Masonry/ Concrete, Misc. Home Remedy.

30yrs. Exp “No Job Too Small”

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

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

2395

We Haul All!

Music Lessons

Piano lessons. All ages 20 yrs exp. ph 952-988-9916 Irene

2420

Painting

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

*A and K PAINTING* Int./Ext Painting/Staining & texturing. Free Est. 952-474-6258 Ins/Bond Major Credit Cards Accepted 3 Interior Rooms/$250 Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Repair. Cabinet Enameling and Staining. 25 yrs exp.

Steve 763-545-0506

All your painting/remodel needs! Int/ext, ins.

Call Mike 763-434-0001 Wall Repair Tile Install/Repair Door Install/Adjust Caulk/Grout Deck Repair/Clean/Stain Locally Owned & Operated Professional, Safe & Reliable

LIC#20633898 Bonded & Insured

Housecleaning

*10% off 1 st Cleaning* BEST CLEANING WE CLEAN YOU GLEAM Prof House & Office Cleaner High Quality, Comm/Res Ref/Ins/Bond. Call Lola 612-644-8432 or 763-416-4611

Plumbing

2470

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

PRO PAPER HANGING Removal, Paint/Plaster Work Guar/Refs/Ins/Free Ests

35yrs Exp. 952-377-4612

An Honest Plumber

Painting & Drywall Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR CHEAP IS GOOD Good & Cheap Is Better!!

Call STOA's Painting Free Est 612-716-7349

A German Craftsman

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

Scofield's Decorating Paint, Removal, Papering, Free est. 612-670-3740

2470

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

SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work.

Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490

Plumbing

Reach More Readers Place your classified ad with us and automatically get an ad on our Web Site!

763-792-2999 Geno's Sewer & Drain

Special $89/with ad!

2510

2510

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Residential Remodeling

Office: 763-476-8412 Jeff Doyle: 763-228-1656 Chad Doyle: 763-228-1873 www.jdasc.com

Roofing • Siding Custom Porches/Decks Kitchen and Bath Remodels Finished Basements Room Additions Quality at a Reasonable Price

State Lic. ID#20637218

DAVE'S Painting Int/Ext 3 Rooms $175. Paper rem Enamel Refs avail. 952-201-1577 Escobar Painting & Drywall, LLC We offer professional services for your Painting & Drywall Int/Ext Paint Comm/Res Free Ests Ins'd Mbr: BBB Prof./10yrs 952-292-2349

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

Lic. #20626700 Credit Cards Accepted

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

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

MISSION STATEMENT

Right Way PAINTING “Your Home, Our Reputation”

We are a Leader in the Home Improvement Industry.

Our Focus is Professional Behavior, Quality Workmanship, Diligent Production Management and Follow-Up. James Hardi Siding Factory trained installers

612.839.2239 • 612.866.0949

6465 Wayzata Blvd, #400 St. Louis Park, MN 55426

Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

2490

2290

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

Call Don @ 952-890-4792

Free Estimates & Inspections Serving Entire Metro Area INSURANCE CLAIMS SPECIALIST

952-544-ROOF (7663)

WINDOWS/SIDING Family Owned & Operated Since 1949

Handyperson

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

ROOFING // WINDOWS // SIDING

Powerwashing

Willie's Rubbish Hauling Garage Cleanouts, Basements, Attics, Houses, Etc. 612-310-5559 612-825-6511

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

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

763-225-6200 www.sparklewashcmn.com

952-472-5670

BBB

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

Rodney Oldenburg

BLOMQUIST EXT Full Service Roofer/Sider Steam Ice Snow Removal Lic#20172580 763-754-2501 GOODE SNOWPLOWING “We Stand By Our Name!”

952-888-5885 SKWIRA'S LANDSCAPE Quality Residential Snow Removal. Insured, Dependable & Affordable. Free Estimates.

Call 612-227-2259

SNOW REMOVAL Roofs & Driveways Theyson Const 612-239-3181

SNOWPLOWING Comm & Resid Sr. Discounts

Insured

Kevin 612-810-2059

2620

Tree Service

Will Beat Anybody's Price!

NEW HORIZONS TREE & LANDSCAPING

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

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

Snow Removal

BIG TREES & STUMPS CHEAP!!

Triple Glass for the Price of Double Glass

Our job is to make you look good!

Re-roofing-Tearoffs.New Const . Large crew done in a day! Immaculate cleane-ups Ins Lic # 20073200 Ref's

peterdoranlawn.com Call 952-933-6390

Book before 12/31/10 & receive 20% off. Thru 3/1/11.

2490

TOP QUALITY Roofing for LESS $$$

A PLOWING SERVICE Resid Driveway Specialist

Attics & Exterior Walls Contact: Brad 763-221-5717

Total Sanitation Service 612-861-2575

Quality Work @ Reas. Rates .

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

SNOW PLOWING

Blown–In Insulation

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

612-724-2672 Local Owner/Installer. High

Reas. Rates/Very Dependable Yearly Contract 612-968-2311

HAULING

2320

RC EXTERIORS

2570

Call Scott 952-890-9461

612-598-2276 6-30 Yard Dumpsters

www.bestcleaningservices.com

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

Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586

Lic #20156835 • Insured

CALL NOW & SAVE 10% OFF

Impressions **

A Family Operated Bus.

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

Insulation & Weatherproofing

**First

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

612-210-5267 952-443-9957

qiar

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

Wall and wood repair. Fully insured.

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

2510

Licensed • Insured

Allen's Perfect Painting Ceiling & Drywall Repair BBB Member. Call anytime.

Lic/Ins. Free Est. 612-388-2884

A Fresh Look, Inc.

612-547-7000

Paperhanging

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

Put Mr. Handyman to work for you!

2310

763-537-5733 612-889-9170

Moving, Storage & Shipping

2430

Quality Residential

A Local Mover

A-1 Work Ray's Handyman

Hauling

#1 In Low Prices!!

Attic, Garage & Basement Clean-ups.

Ceiling & Wall Textures

www.mrhandyman.com

2280

H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

Ceramic & Marble Free Estimates. 40 Yrs Exp. Call 612-807-4198

Painting

NAT-79934-1

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

Office: 952-406-8613 Cell: 612-408-7882

2420

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

Lower Level Remodels

Save Money – Call NOW! Lg Selection Exp. Installation

Insulation & Weatherproofing

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

Schultz'e Contracting Inc

Carpet-Vinyl-Tile-Wood

2320

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

Above All Hardwood Floors Installation•Sanding•Finishing “We Now Install Carpet, Tile & Vinyl.”

Call 952-440-WOOD (9663)

www.egresswindowguy.com 763-544-2775 Mark Johnson Lic.(20396184) Bond/Ins'd

Handyperson

2290

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

612-203-4309 ACCREDITED BUSINESS

Call For Free Estimate www.WesternConstructionInc.com

15% Winter Discount Tree Trimming & Removal

Premier Tree Service

612-396-9345

www.minnlocal.com â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Eden Prairie Sun-Current

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community Tree Service

2620 25% Disc.

Lic/Ins

Free Ests

Ideal Tree Service Tree Trimming & Removal 952-881-2122 612-599-6385

Cemetery Lots

3090

2 lotsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Glen Haven Mem Gardens In Garden of Nativity. + 2 Vaults. $1200 612-309-6833

Thomas Tree Service

4 plots, hillside near mausoleum. $1,000 each or best offer. 763-234-5523

Immaculate Clean-up!

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

Dawn Valley Memorial Park, Bloomington, 1 lot $600. 952-888-2958

A Good Job!!

2630

15 yrs exp.

Upholstery & Slipcovers

Affordable Custom Uphols Upholstery â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Slipcovers Visa/MC Jan 612-824-7376

Custom Drapes, Blinds, Upholstery, Bedspreads 35 yrs. Lake's 952-447-4655

2660

Window Cleaning

Dawn Valley Memorial Park Eden Prairie. 1 lot, $1000/BO

320-762-8111 651-260-1335 Glen Haven, Crystal, MN: 3 lots in Christus Garden.

Retail $2595 ea. asking $750 ea. 218-251-3767 320-676-8944

Sales

EDINA ESTATE SALE Dec 12-13-14 (9-6) 4012 KIPLING AVE S

612-529-4444

3000

3050

Merchandise Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

Support our Troops

Christmas Boutique & Silent Auction 12/12 (11-4) The Mermaid 2200 Hwy 10 Mounds View, MN 55112

3090

Cemetery Lots

Firewood

Oak/Birch - Super Dry! 4'x4'x16 inch $95; 2 / $170 Deliv'd & stacked. Satisfaction guaranteed! 612-600-8513

Ideal Firewood

2.5yr Dried Mixed Hardwood

4' x 8 'x 16â&#x20AC;? - $125 Free Delivery

952-881-2122 612-599-6385 DB's Firewood 4x8x16 $135 Mixed Hardwood.

Free Del/Stack. 320-420-8479 FIREWOOD

100% Premium Dried Oak 24+ yrs Exp 507-280-7780 www.procutfirewood.com

2570

FIREWOOD

Hardwood Mix-Solid stack, 2 yrs dry, 4'x8'x16â&#x20AC;? $110; or 2 for $210. 612-214-3347 FIREWOOD OAK & BIRCH

Dried, money back guar.

Free del/stacking, 4'x4' x16â&#x20AC;? $60. 2 for $110. Face cords straight stacked, $130. 763-560-2584

3160

Furnishings

BED: $145 New QUEEN Pillowtop; KING $265; FULL $135. Can deliver.

612-419-2707

2 Yr Dried Oak Delivered & stacked - $110 4' x 8' x 16â&#x20AC;?

763-218-2353 952-334-9840 FIREWOOD

Clean Oak/Mix Firewood

Very dry! 4'x8'x16â&#x20AC;? $125 or 4 for $400. Solid stack.

Call 763-238-5254

2570

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 $2,100.

Call 612-237-1415

3260

Misc.

For Sale

China: Moderne by Harmony House, 12 setting , 95 pcs.

Exc cond! $600 952-843-8138

Comic Books â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Superhero 1,000's @ .25 cents each.

Must sell. Carl 612-849-4874

Snow Removal

3270

952-933-0200 Polaris & All Brands Snowmobile & ATV's. Non working or needing work.

Will pick up/will pay cash Call Mike 612-987-1044 Wanted: Record Collections Large or small. Cash paid.

651-353-0817 651-291-8019

3280

Musical Instuments

GRAND PIANO: 6 foot, Haddorff, Cherry. Exc condition! $5,000. 952-881-3125

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

This space could be yours.

Tree Service

2620

Tree Service

Arbor Tech Tree & Landscape, Inc. â&#x20AC;˘ Tree Trimming â&#x20AC;˘ Storm Cleanup â&#x20AC;˘ Tree Removal â&#x20AC;˘ Land Clearing â&#x20AC;˘ Stump Removal â&#x20AC;˘ And Much More...

FREE ESTIMATES Winter Discounts Senior Discounts Senior Discounts

763-219-7796 Great Service â&#x20AC;˘ Affordable Prices Serving the Entire Metro Area LICENSED/INSURED

www.arbor-tech.com

Plymouth, MN

Burnsville

3509

952-392-6888

5000

Rentals

5200

Townhouse For Rent

Family Run Moving Sale

MUST SELL!!!

Unbelievable X-Mas dĂŠcor, Antiques, misc HH, wmns biz cloz, dishes-Le Creusent, new afghan rugs, Redwing, 1880's hall chair, Victorian East Lake house chair, Figurines, Devold Norwegian sweaters, Stein collection, 2 Terry Redlin signed framed prints.

Something for everyone!

Fri & Sat 12/10-11 (9a-4p) 12004 Summerset Ln (off East River Hills Dr/Cliff) Follow Signs. Cash only!

3600

Garage Sales next week

3608

Brooklyn Park

Fundraiser Estate Sale!

Lots of items. 7948 Quail Ave N. Dec. 15,16, 17 & 18

3700

Leisure

3710

Bicycles & Accessories

Bikes Restored used bikes. $15 - $80 763-560-7196

3740

Fitness Equipment

Treadmill Cadence: gd cond, $65. Nordic Track Pro Digi-

Family Care

South Metro Prior Lake 4 BR $1250 per month Savage 3 BR $1250 per month Jordan 3 BR $950 per month Shakopee 2 BR in 4-plex $800 per month Contact Kim for info 952-402-9022

5600

Rooms For Rent

4100

Child Care

Bloomington

Lic. Home Daycare has 1 FT Infant/Toddler Opg. 34 yrs Exp. 952-944-3828

4300

Home Health Care Providers

Mature, Lic. RN will provide in home healthcare. Fee negotiable. Jan 612-227-3239

Registered Nurse seeking employment. Experienced, caring. 952-303-3695

4400

Nannies/ Babysit/Services

6400

Apartments & Condos For Rent

Richfield Newly painted 2BR, quiet bldg, garage. $750. 612-708-8906

9000

9020

Employment Business Opps & Info

www.groceriesforfree. biz/earnfoodhere Donna 763-227-3607

9050

Health Care

Move in Special / Furn.

Studio Rooms for Rent

6400

Apartments & Condos For Rent

Bloomington - 2 BR, new carpet & paint, $780/mo.

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9948 Penn 952-881-8373 Excelsior 1BR $695, 2BR $790, 1 block to Lake Mtka!

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Glenhaven Mem. Gardens Couch, loveseat, chair Garden of Good Samaritan matching. Tan, microfiber 4 lots $1000 each / or $3500 Exc cond! $800 952-843-8138 for all. 763-537-8296 Formal Dining/Chrs $350.

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Dock Trucks and Cargo Vans Dynamex a national leader in the same day courier industry is in need of Independent Contractors with their 24-26 ft dock trucks w/ lift. Also 2006 or newer white trucks and vans. Work available immediately, Mon- Fri. Must be able to pass back ground and drug screen.

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ENTRY LEVEL SALES/ MARKETING POSITION Grandma Pants, Inc. a fleece clothing wholesaler across North America is looking for a recent college graduate for entry level sales/marketing. Job entails front end sales/ customer service, order entry, some general accounting, some national tradeshow travelling, office management and organization. Must have Microsoft office skills, excel, excellent customer service and people skills. A willingness to learn, flexible and organized. $30,000 a year salary position. Tentative start date 1/3/11.

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Foldcraft Co. A 100% employee-owned, manufacturer of booths, chairs, stools, cluster seating, cabinetry and millwork has the following career opportunities:

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MECHANIC Burnsville equipment dealer seeks exp mechanic to service underground construction equipment in shop & in field. CDL reqd for field service. Exc benefits. Fax 952-890-4563.

Call Kenny at 952-890-6000. ken@trenchersplus.com Medical Records Energetic FT med rec clerk needed @ busy peds clinic in West metro. Must be able to walk/stand/ multitask all day.

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Maintenance/ Janitorial National Management Company is seeking a part time maintenance/janitorial for a new 36 unit elderly housing complex in Bloomington, MN. 18 hours per week. Plumbing, electric, HVAC knowledge necessary. Please fax resume to: 952-881-9813 email resume to: khulbert @ahepahousing.org

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